July 16

In 2019, a century-old building in Mumbai, India, tragically collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and trapping numerous others within the rubble. This unfortunate event highlights the urgent need for building safety and structural integrity in historic urban areas.

In 2015, a tragic shooting spree in Chattanooga, Tennessee, claimed the lives of four U.S. Marines and one gunman, as it targeted military installations. This devastating event marked a significant moment in discussions about security and gun violence in America.

In 2013, the Syrian civil war intensifies as the Battle of Ras al-Ayn reignites between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, marking the start of the Rojava-Islamist conflict. Discover the key events that shaped this critical moment in the ongoing struggle for power in Syria.

In 2013, a tragic incident in eastern India led to the deaths of 27 children and the hospitalization of 25 others after they consumed a contaminated lunch at their school. This unfortunate event raises significant concerns about food safety in educational institutions.

In 2009, Teoh Beng Hock, a political aide in Malaysia, was discovered dead on the rooftop of a building near the Anti-Corruption Commission's offices. His mysterious death ignited a high-profile inquest that captivated the nation's attention and raised critical questions about accountability and corruption in Malaysia.

In 2007, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake and a 6.6 aftershock struck off the Niigata coast in Japan, resulting in eight fatalities, over 800 injuries, and significant damage to a nuclear power plant. This devastating seismic event highlights the region's vulnerability to earthquakes.

In 2005, a tragic Antonov An-24 plane crash occurred near Baney in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea, resulting in the loss of 60 lives. This devastating incident highlights the safety challenges associated with air travel in the region.

In 2004, Mayor Richard M. Daley officially opened Millennium Park, heralded as Chicago's first and most ambitious architectural endeavor of the early 21st century. This iconic park combines art, nature, and innovative design, attracting millions of visitors each year and serving as a cultural landmark in the heart of Chicago.

In 1999, a tragic plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette. Kennedy was piloting the aircraft when the accident occurred, leaving a lasting impact on the nation and sparking ongoing intrigue surrounding the incident.

In 1994, the remarkable comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 met its dramatic end in a spectacular head-on collision with Jupiter, marking a significant event in astronomical history.