July 27
2002
Sknyliv Air Show Disaster
On July 27, 2002, a Ukrainian Air Force jet lost control and crashed into a crowd during an air show at Sknyliv Airfield near Lviv, Ukraine, resulting in 77 deaths and over 500 injuries in the deadliest air show accident in history. Read more
1996
The Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing
On July 27, 1996, during the joyous atmosphere of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, a bombing at Centennial Olympic Park shattered the sense of celebration. The explosion, orchestrated by Eric Robert Rudolph, resulted in two deaths and over a hundred injuries. This tragic event not only left a lasting mark on those present but also led to significant changes in security protocols for public events worldwide. Read more
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