October
![The 1966 Aberfan Mining Disaster](http://images.ctfassets.net/tkcyzml8kitn/6UqJHpPOUFmXZ8A2fzJTUM/47a11de5a968f8e2b16c11b3e56c6809/aberfan-mining-disaster.jpeg?fm=webp)
The 1966 Aberfan Mining Disaster
October 21
On October 21, 1966, the small village of Aberfan in South Wales was devastated by a catastrophic collapse of a coal waste tip. The avalanche buried Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes, claiming the lives of 116 children and 28 adults. This disaster, a result of ignored warnings and industrial negligence, left a profound impact on the community and led to significant changes in mining regulations.