May 27

2018 Maryland Flood Event: Devastating floods swept through the Patapsco Valley, resulting in one fatality. The severe flooding destroyed entire ground floors of buildings along Main Street in Ellicott City, while vehicles were overturned in the chaos. Explore the impact of this natural disaster and its aftermath on the community.

In 2017, Andrew Scheer succeeded Rona Ambrose as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, marking a significant transition in the party's leadership.

In 2016, Barack Obama made history as the first sitting president of the United States to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where he engaged with Hibakusha, the survivors of the atomic bomb. This significant visit underscored the importance of peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of World War II.

In 2006, a powerful 6.4 Mw earthquake struck Yogyakarta, Central Java, registering an MSK intensity of VIII (Damaging). This devastating natural disaster resulted in over 5,700 fatalities and left approximately 37,000 individuals injured.

In 2001, members of the Abu Sayyaf, a notorious Islamist separatist group, kidnapped twenty hostages from a luxury resort on Palawan Island in the Philippines. This gripping hostage crisis remained unresolved until June 2002, highlighting the escalating threats of terrorism in the region.

In 1999, Space Shuttle Discovery launched on the historic STS-96 mission, becoming the first shuttle to successfully dock with the International Space Station. Explore the significance of this milestone in space exploration history!

In 1998, following the Oklahoma City bombing, Michael Fortier received a 12-year prison sentence and was fined $200,000 for neglecting to alert authorities about the impending terrorist plot. This landmark case highlights the legal ramifications of failing to report potential threats.

In 1997, the Central Texas tornado outbreak produced a series of devastating tornadoes, including a lethal F5 that tragically claimed 27 lives in Jarrell. This catastrophic weather event remains one of the most significant tornado outbreaks in Central Texas history.

In 1996, during the First Chechen War, Russian President Boris Yeltsin held historic negotiations with Chechen rebels, marking the first face-to-face meeting aimed at establishing a cease-fire. This pivotal moment highlighted efforts towards peace in the conflict, impacting the region's future.

In 1988, the Somaliland War of Independence saw the Somali National Movement initiate a significant offensive against Somali government forces in Hargeisa and Burao, the country's second and third-largest cities. This pivotal conflict marked a critical moment in Somalia's quest for sovereignty and self-determination.