1928day.year
Bundaberg tragedy: a diphtheria vaccine is contaminated with Staph. aureus bacterium, resulting in the deaths of twelve children in the Australian town of Bundaberg.
In 1928, a batch of diphtheria vaccine contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus led to the deaths of twelve children in Bundaberg, Australia.
On January 27, 1928, the city of Bundaberg, Australia, experienced a devastating public health tragedy.
A batch of diphtheria vaccine manufactured for local use was inadvertently contaminated with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
When the vaccine was administered to children, the contamination led to severe infections in recipients.
Within days, twelve young lives were lost, shocking the community and raising alarms nationwide.
The incident prompted immediate investigations into vaccine production and safety protocols.
It led to stricter regulations in vaccine manufacturing and oversight to prevent similar disasters.
1928
Bundaberg tragedy
Staph. aureus
Bundaberg
1961day.year
The Soviet submarine S-80 sinks when its snorkel malfunctions, flooding the boat.
In 1961, the Soviet submarine S-80 sank after a snorkel failure flooded the vessel, ending in tragedy.
On January 27, 1961, the Soviet Navy submarine S-80 experienced a catastrophic snorkel malfunction at sea.
Water flooded into the ventilation system, overpowering the crew's attempts to regain buoyancy.
The S-80 descended uncontrollably, leading to the loss of the entire crew aboard.
The incident underscored the dangers of early submarine snorkel technology during the Cold War.
It prompted reviews of submarine safety procedures and snorkel design modifications in the Soviet fleet.
The fate of S-80 remains a solemn reminder of naval risks in underwater operations.
1961
Soviet submarine S-80
snorkel
2002day.year
An explosion at a military storage facility in Lagos, Nigeria, kills at least 1,100 people and displaces over 20,000 others.
A massive explosion at a military storage facility in Lagos in 2002 killed at least 1,100 people and displaced over 20,000.
On January 27, 2002, a munitions depot belonging to the Nigerian Army exploded in Lagos. The blast resulted in widespread destruction of homes and businesses in densely populated areas. At least 1,100 people lost their lives, and over 20,000 residents were rendered homeless. The explosion highlighted safety lapses in the storage of military ordnance near civilian neighborhoods. Emergency responders struggled to contain subsequent fires and attend to the injured amid chaos. The disaster prompted calls for improved regulations on military facilities and urban planning. Relief efforts by government and non-governmental organizations provided aid to affected families. It remains one of Nigeria's deadliest accidental blasts.
2002
An explosion
Lagos
2013day.year
Two hundred and forty-two people die in a nightclub fire in the Brazilian city of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
A devastating fire at a Santa Maria nightclub claims 242 lives in Brazil.
On January 27, 2013, a catastrophic blaze erupted at a crowded nightclub in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, during a university celebration. The fire, sparked by indoor pyrotechnics, rapidly engulfed the venue and caused the ceiling to collapse. Inadequate emergency exits and overcrowding led to tragic loss of life and hundreds of injuries. The disaster prompted national mourning and spurred demands for stricter safety regulations in entertainment venues. Legal proceedings against the club owners and performers followed, and memorials were held to honor the victims.
2013
nightclub fire
Brazilian
Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul