September 16

In 2022, the tragic death of Mahsa Amini ignited global protests, drawing attention to crucial social justice issues and human rights concerns.

In 2022, the Let Yet Kone massacre shocked the world as the Burmese military tragically killed 13 villagers, including eight children, during a brutal assault on a school in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. This devastating event highlights ongoing violence and human rights abuses in the area.

In 2021, a powerful 6.0 Mw earthquake hit Lu County, Sichuan, China, resulting in three fatalities and over 88 injuries. Stay informed on seismic activity and its impacts in this region.

In 2019, just five months prior to the COVID-19 stock market crash, a sudden surge in lending rates in the United States led the Federal Reserve to initiate operations in the repo market. This pivotal event highlighted the evolving dynamics of the financial landscape.

In 2015, a powerful 8.3 Mw earthquake devastated the Chilean city of Illapel, resulting in the tragic loss of 15 lives and injuring at least 34 individuals. The seismic event also left six people unaccounted for and caused significant destruction across the region. Additionally, one fatality was reported in neighboring Argentina due to the quake.

In 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) initiates a significant offensive in Kobani, targeting Syrian-Kurdish forces in a key conflict region.

In 2013, a tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals. This event marked one of the significant incidents of gun violence in the area.

In 2007, a controversial incident occurred in Nisour Square, Baghdad, where security personnel from Blackwater Worldwide were involved in the shooting and killing of 17 Iraqi civilians. This event sparked international outrage and raised serious questions about the accountability of private military contractors in conflict zones.

In 2007, One-Two-Go Airlines Flight 269 tragically crashed in Thailand, resulting in the loss of 90 lives among the 130 crew and passengers on board. This devastating event marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the country’s history.

In 2005, Paolo Di Lauro, the notorious Camorra organized crime leader, was apprehended in Naples, Italy, marking a significant event in the fight against organized crime in the region.