December 16

In 2022, a devastating landslide struck an organic farm campsite near Batang Kali, Selangor, Malaysia, tragically trapping 92 individuals and resulting in 31 fatalities. Stay informed about the impacts of natural disasters and safety measures in vulnerable areas.

In 2014, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan launched a devastating attack on an Army Public School in Peshawar, resulting in the tragic deaths of 150 individuals, including 132 innocent schoolchildren. This heart-wrenching incident underscored the urgent need for enhanced security measures and awareness regarding the threats posed by militant groups in the region.

In 2013, a tragic bus accident occurred in Manila, Philippines, when a bus plunged from an elevated highway, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 individuals and injuring 20 others.

In December 2011, the Zhanaozen massacre unfolded during violent protests by oil workers in Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan. The tragic events resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and left over 100 injured due to excessive force used by security forces. This incident highlights the ongoing struggles faced by laborers in the region and raises critical questions about human rights and government response.

1989 Romanian Revolution: Protests erupt in Timișoara, Romania, as citizens rally against the government's attempt to evict dissident Hungarian pastor László Tőkés, sparking a significant movement for change.

In 1986, the Jeltoqsan riots ignited in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, sparked by the controversial dismissal of ethnic Kazakh leader Dinmukhamed Kunaev from his position as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan. Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev replaced him with Gennady Kolbin, an ethnic Russian from the Russian SFSR, leading to widespread unrest and protests from the Kazakh populace.

In 1973, Aeroflot Flight 2022 tragically crashed in the Volokolamsky District of the Soviet Union (now Russia), resulting in the loss of all 51 passengers and crew on board, including four Lithuanian doctors.

In 1971, the United Kingdom officially recognized Bahrain's independence, a significant milestone celebrated every year as Bahrain National Day. Discover the history and importance of this national celebration in Bahrain.

Explore the historical significance of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, marked by the surrender of the Pakistan Army, which concluded both conflicts. This pivotal event is celebrated annually as Victory Day in Bangladesh and India, honoring the fight for independence and peace in the region.

1968 – The Second Vatican Council officially revokes the historic Edict of Expulsion of Jews from Spain, marking a significant milestone in religious reconciliation and Jewish heritage recognition. Discover the impact of this pivotal event in history.