March 25
2006
Capitol Hill massacre
On March 25, 2006, Kyle Aaron Huff opened fire at a house party in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, killing six and injuring two before taking his own life. The massacre shook Seattle’s alternative arts community and reignited debates about gun access, mental health, and public safety. Read more
1947
The 1947 Centralia Mine Disaster
On March 25, 1947, a catastrophic explosion in Centralia Coal Company Mine No. 5, Illinois, killed 111 miners and exposed years of ignored safety warnings. The tragedy spurred public outrage, congressional investigations, and sweeping changes in federal mine safety laws. Read more
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