October
Oct 20
The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash
On October 20, 1977, a chartered plane carrying members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in a forest near Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing six people—including frontman Ronnie Van Zant—and injuring the remaining passengers. The tragedy was caused by fuel exhaustion and pilot error, ending an era of the band and deeply impacting American music history.
Oct 21
The 1966 Aberfan Mining Disaster
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.
Oct 29
2022 Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush
On October 29, 2022, a deadly crowd crush occurred in Seoul’s Itaewon district during Halloween festivities, resulting in 159 deaths and nearly 200 injuries. The tragedy exposed critical failures in crowd control and emergency planning, sparking national mourning and sweeping safety reforms across South Korea.
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