1657day.year
The Great Fire of Meireki begins in Edo (now Tokyo), Japan, causing more than 100,000 deaths before it exhausts itself three days later.
The Great Fire of Meireki engulfs Edo in 1657, causing massive destruction and tens of thousands of deaths.
On March 2, 1657, a devastating fire known as the Great Fire of Meireki broke out in the city of Edo.
Fueled by densely packed wooden buildings and strong winds, the blaze raged for three days.
By the time it subsided, over 100,000 inhabitants had perished and much of the city lay in ruins.
The disaster prompted major urban reforms and reconstruction efforts under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Statues and memorials would later mark the memory of one of Japan's deadliest urban fires.
1657
Great Fire of Meireki
Edo
Tokyo
1986day.year
Aeroflot Flight F-77 crashes near Bugulma Airport, killing all 38 people aboard.
Aeroflot Flight F-77 tragically crashed near Bugulma Airport, resulting in the loss of all 38 people on board.
On March 2, 1986, Aeroflot Flight F-77, operating a scheduled domestic service, crashed while approaching Bugulma Airport.
Investigators determined that poor weather and pilot error contributed to the fatal descent.
The accident claimed the lives of 38 passengers and crew, marking one of the Soviet Union's deadlier air disasters.
Authorities conducted a thorough investigation to improve flight safety protocols.
This tragedy underscored the challenges of aviation operations in harsh weather conditions.
Subsequent safety recommendations were implemented to prevent similar accidents.
1986
Aeroflot Flight F-77
Bugulma Airport
2012day.year
A tornado outbreak occurs over a large section of the Southern United States and into the Ohio Valley region, resulting in 40 tornado-related fatalities.
A widespread tornado outbreak strikes the Southern United States and Ohio Valley, causing widespread damage and 40 fatalities.
On March 2, 2012, a powerful tornado outbreak swept across the Southern United States into the Ohio Valley, spawning dozens of tornadoes over a two-day period. States including Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky bore the brunt of the storms, with twisters cutting destructive paths through communities and farmland. The severe weather system resulted in 40 confirmed fatalities and hundreds of injuries, marking one of the deadliest outbreaks in early March. Meteorologists attributed the event to a clash between warm, moist Gulf air and a strong cold front moving eastward. Emergency responders and volunteers mobilized for rescue and recovery efforts amid widespread power outages and infrastructure damage. The outbreak highlighted ongoing challenges in tornado forecasting and public warning systems. In its aftermath, affected regions worked to rebuild and improve community resilience against future extreme weather events.
2012
tornado outbreak
Ohio Valley