1859day.year
The sailing clipper ship Pomona wrecked on the coast of Ireland with the loss of 424 of the 448 passengers and crew aboard.
The sailing clipper Pomona was wrecked on the Irish coast, causing the deaths of 424 passengers and crew in one of the era's worst maritime disasters.
On April 28, 1859, the sailing clipper Pomona was wrecked on the coast of Ireland, resulting in the deaths of 424 of the 448 passengers and crew aboard. Caught in a severe storm, the vessel struck submerged rocks near Ballycotton Bay. Few survived as the ship broke apart under relentless waves. Local residents mounted rescue efforts but were hampered by turbulent seas. The disaster prompted calls for improved maritime safety and better life-saving equipment. It stands as one of the deadliest shipwrecks of the 19th century.
1859
Pomona
1986day.year
High levels of radiation resulting from the Chernobyl disaster are detected at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden, leading Soviet authorities to publicly announce the accident.
In 1986, Sweden detected elevated radiation from the Chernobyl disaster at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant, prompting the Soviet Union to admit the accident publicly.
In late April 1986, radiation levels spiked at Sweden's Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant, alarming plant operators.
Swedish officials traced the source to the catastrophic explosion and fire at Chernobyl's Reactor No. 4 on April 26.
The discovery forced Soviet authorities to break their silence and officially acknowledge the disaster two days after the accident.
The detection in Sweden highlighted the transboundary nature of nuclear fallout and triggered international concern over nuclear safety.
The incident spurred changes in emergency protocols and transparency in reporting nuclear incidents worldwide.
1986
Chernobyl disaster
Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant
1988day.year
Near Maui, Hawaii, flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing is blown out of Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a Boeing 737, and falls to her death when part of the plane's fuselage rips open in mid-flight.
In 1988, part of Aloha Airlines Flight 243's fuselage tore off mid-air near Maui, tragically killing flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing.
On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a Boeing 737-200, experienced explosive decompression during flight between Hilo and Honolulu.
A large section of the upper fuselage tore away, creating a 20-foot gaping hole in the cabin.
Flight attendant Clarabelle "C.B." Lansing was swept out of the aircraft and died, while passengers and crew fought to maintain control.
Remarkably, the pilots managed an emergency landing on Maui, saving 65 lives.
The accident led to major investigations into aircraft metal fatigue and prompted improvements in inspection programs for aging planes.
The event remains one of the most dramatic emergency landings in aviation history.
1988
Maui
flight attendant
Aloha Airlines Flight 243
Boeing 737
1996day.year
Port Arthur massacre, Tasmania: A gunman, Martin Bryant, opens fire at the Broad Arrow Cafe in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people and wounding 23 others.
In 1996, a gunman opened fire at Port Arthur in Tasmania, killing 35 people and injuring 23 in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings.
On April 28, 1996, Martin Bryant began a shooting rampage at the historic Port Arthur tourist site in Tasmania.
Armed with multiple firearms, he slaughtered visitors at the Broad Arrow Café and other locations, resulting in 35 deaths and 23 injuries.
The massacre stunned Australia and reignited debates over gun control laws.
Public outrage led to sweeping reforms, including a national buyback program for semi-automatic weapons.
The incident marked a turning point in the country's approach to firearm regulation and community safety.
Port Arthur remains a somber reminder of the impact of mass violence and the importance of preventive measures.
Port Arthur massacre, Tasmania
Martin Bryant
Port Arthur, Tasmania