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Events

  • In 2023, a tragic mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, resulted in the deaths of five victims and injuries to eight others. This incident highlights the urgent need for discussions on gun violence and public safety in the community.

  • In 2019, groundbreaking scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project unveiled the first-ever image of a black hole, located at the core of the M87 galaxy. This historic achievement revolutionizes our understanding of black holes and the universe.

  • In 2016, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck 39 km west-southwest of Ashkasham, affecting regions in India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Srinagar, and Pakistan. Discover the impact of this seismic event and its implications across neighboring countries.

  • In 2016, the Paravur temple tragedy unfolded when a catastrophic fire erupted due to the explosion of firecrackers stored for Vishu festivities. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of over one hundred lives among the thousands who had gathered to celebrate the seventh day of Bhadrakali worship.

  • In 2010, a tragic crash involving a Polish Air Force Tu-154M occurred near Smolensk, Russia, resulting in the loss of 96 lives. This devastating incident claimed the lives of Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife, and many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, marking a significant moment in Polish history.

  • In 2009, Fiji's President Ratu Josefa Iloilo declared the abrogation of the constitution, seizing complete governance of the nation and triggering a significant constitutional crisis. This pivotal moment in Fiji's political history reshaped the country's legal framework and governance structure.

  • In 1998, the historic Good Friday Agreement was signed in Northern Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the peace process and the region's political landscape. This landmark agreement aimed to resolve longstanding conflicts and foster stability and cooperation in Northern Ireland.

  • In 1991, a rare tropical storm emerged in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, marking a significant meteorological event as the first storm to be documented by satellite technology. This historic occurrence highlights the evolving understanding of storm patterns in this region.

  • In 1991, the Italian ferry MS Moby Prince tragically collided with an oil tanker in thick fog near Livorno, Italy, resulting in the loss of 140 lives. This devastating maritime accident highlights the dangers of navigating in poor visibility conditions.

  • In 1988, the Ojhri Camp explosion tragically claimed the lives of over 1,000 individuals and left many injured in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. This catastrophic event remains one of the deadliest incidents in the region's history.


Births

  • Noa Kirel

    2001 – Noa Kirel, Israeli singer

  • Anna Pogorilaya

    1998 – Anna Pogorilaya, Russian figure skater

  • Claire Wineland

    1997 – Claire Wineland, American activist and author (d. 2018)

  • Audrey Whitby

    1996 – Audrey Whitby, American actress

  • Thanasi Kokkinakis

    1996 – Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australian tennis player

  • Siobhan Hunter

    1994 – Siobhan Hunter, Scottish footballer

  • Sofia Carson

    1993 – Sofia Carson, American singer and actress

  • Daisy Ridley

    1992 – Daisy Ridley, English actress

  • Chaz Mostert

    1992 – Chaz Mostert, Australian racing driver

  • Sadio Mané

    1992 – Sadio Mané, Senegalese footballer

Deaths

  • O. J. Simpson

    2024 – O. J. Simpson, American football player, actor, and broadcaster (b. 1947)

  • Al Jaffee

    2023 – Al Jaffee, American cartoonist (b. 1921)

  • Howard Marks

    2016 – Howard Marks, Welsh cannabis smuggler, writer, and legalisation campaigner (b. 1945)

  • Judith Malina

    2015 – Judith Malina, German-American actress and director, co-founded The Living Theatre (b. 1926)

  • Raúl Héctor Castro

    2015 – Raúl Héctor Castro, Mexican-American politician and diplomat, 14th Governor of Arizona (b. 1916)

  • Richie Benaud

    2015 – Richie Benaud, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (b. 1930)

  • Jim Flaherty

    2014 – Jim Flaherty, Canadian lawyer and politician, 37th Canadian Minister of Finance (b. 1949)

  • Dominique Baudis

    2014 – Dominique Baudis, French journalist and politician (b. 1947)

  • Angela Voigt

    2013 – Angela Voigt, German long jumper (b. 1951)

  • Raymond Boudon

    2013 – Raymond Boudon, French sociologist and academic (b. 1934)