April 16

"2024 Fire Devastates Historic Børsen in Copenhagen, Denmark - A look at the significant damage caused by the blaze to this iconic landmark."

In 2018, The New York Times and The New Yorker received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for their groundbreaking reporting on the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal. This pivotal journalism exposed systemic issues of sexual misconduct and ignited a global conversation about accountability in the entertainment industry.

In 2016, Ecuador experienced its most devastating earthquake in nearly four decades, resulting in the tragic loss of 676 lives and leaving over 230,000 individuals injured.

In 2014, the tragic sinking of the South Korean ferry MV Sewol near Jindo Island resulted in the loss of 304 lives, including passengers and crew members. This devastating incident sparked widespread criticism of the South Korean government, media, and shipping authorities, highlighting significant safety concerns and regulatory failures.

In 2013, the Baga massacre erupted as Boko Haram militants clashed with government soldiers in Baga, resulting in significant violence and loss of life. This tragic event highlights the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the region.

In 2013, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 35 lives and leaving 117 individuals injured.

In 2012, the Pulitzer Prize winners were revealed, marking a historic moment as it was the first occasion since 1977 that no book was awarded the Fiction Prize. Discover more about this significant event in literary history!

In 2012, the trial of Anders Behring Breivik, responsible for the devastating Norway attacks in 2011, commenced in Oslo, Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice.

In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pivotal ruling in the Baze v. Rees case, determining that lethal injection is not in violation of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. This landmark decision has significant implications for the legality of execution methods in the United States.

2007 Virginia Tech shooting: In a tragic event, Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 individuals and injured 17 others before taking his own life. This heartbreaking incident remains one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.