May 12
May 12
2015 Philadelphia Train Derailment
On May 12, 2015, Amtrak Train 188 derailed in Philadelphia, resulting in eight deaths and over 200 injuries. The incident highlighted significant lapses in rail safety technology.
May 12
The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake
A devastating magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sichuan Province, China, on May 12, 2008, leading to massive loss of life and widespread destruction, initiating one of the largest disaster response efforts in Chinese history.