May 13
2014
Soma Mine Disaster
The Soma Mine Disaster on May 13, 2014, claimed 301 lives in Turkey's deadliest mining tragedy, exposing severe safety shortcomings and sparking national and international calls for reform. Read more
1972
Sennichi Department Store Building Fire
On May 13, 1972, a devastating fire tore through the Sennichi Building in Osaka, Japan, claiming 118 lives. The disaster prompted significant reforms in fire safety standards. Read more
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