1944day.year
An F4 tornado tears through the Appalachian Mountains, killing over 100 people in West Virginia, particularly in the town of Shinnston.
In 1944, an F4 tornado devastated communities in West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains, resulting in over 100 deaths.
On June 23, 1944, a powerful F4 tornado tore through the rugged landscape of northern West Virginia.
The storm carved a destructive path through towns like Shinnston, leveling buildings and uprooting trees.
Rescue teams faced challenges navigating debris-clogged roads and downed power lines in the mountainous terrain.
More than 100 lives were lost, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in the state’s history.
The disaster underscored the vulnerability of rural communities to severe weather events.
In its aftermath, authorities improved early warning systems and emergency response measures.
1944
An F4 tornado
Appalachian Mountains
West Virginia
Shinnston
1946day.year
The 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake strikes Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
On June 23, 1946, a powerful earthquake shook Vancouver Island in British Columbia, causing damage across the region.
On June 23, 1946, a strong earthquake struck Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
The seismic waves were felt as far away as Seattle and Puget Sound.
Structures in coastal towns and rural communities suffered damage to buildings, roads, and bridges.
Emergency crews and volunteers worked to clear debris and assist those displaced by the quake.
Although reports of casualties were low, the event highlighted the Pacific Northwest’s earthquake risk.
Subsequent improvements in building codes and disaster preparedness were enacted in the region.
1946
1946 Vancouver Island earthquake
Vancouver Island
1968day.year
Seventy-four people were killed and 150 other injured in a stampede at a football match between Boca Juniors and Club Atlético River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A stampede at a Boca Juniors vs. River Plate match in Buenos Aires kills 74 people and injures over 150.
On June 23, 1968, a tragic crowd surge occurred at a high-stakes football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate at Argentina’s Estadio River Plate. As fans rushed toward the exits before halftime, barriers collapsed and spectators were crushed in the narrow passageways. Seventy-four people lost their lives and more than 150 were injured, making it one of the deadliest stadium disasters in history. Investigations pointed to inadequate crowd control measures and flawed stadium design. The disaster prompted calls for stricter safety regulations in Argentine football stadiums and around the world. While the Superclásico Derby continues as a major sporting event, it carries a somber reminder of the 1968 tragedy.
1968
Seventy-four people were killed
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético River Plate
Buenos Aires
1973day.year
A fire at a house in Hull, England, which kills a six-year-old boy is passed off as an accident; it later emerges as the first of 26 deaths by fire caused over the next seven years by serial arsonist Peter Dinsdale.
A fatal house fire in Hull marks the first of 26 arson murders by Peter Dinsdale over seven years.
On June 23, 1973, a fire broke out in a residential home in Hull, England, killing a six-year-old boy and initially believed to be accidental. It later emerged that serial arsonist Peter Dinsdale had deliberately started the blaze. Over the next seven years, Dinsdale was responsible for 26 fatal fires across England, targeting houses and buildings, and causing widespread fear. His crimes prompted major reforms in fire investigation procedures and public safety measures. Dinsdale was eventually apprehended, tried, and convicted, receiving multiple life sentences. The series of arson murders remains one of the most chilling criminal cases in British history.
1973
Hull
Peter Dinsdale
2001day.year
The 8.4 Mw southern Peru earthquake shakes coastal Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami followed, leaving at least 74 people dead, and 2,687 injured.
An 8.4 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, triggering a deadly tsunami that kills dozens.
On June 23, 2001, a powerful 8.4 Mw earthquake rocked coastal southern Peru, reaching a Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).
The quake displaced thousands, collapsing buildings and infrastructure in towns like Arequipa.
A destructive tsunami followed, inundating coastal communities and washing away homes.
At least 74 people lost their lives and more than 2,600 were injured.
Rescue and relief efforts were hampered by damaged roads and communications.
The disaster highlighted the need for improved seismic monitoring and tsunami warning systems along the Pacific coast.
2001
southern Peru earthquake
Mercalli intensity
2018day.year
Twelve boys and an assistant coach from a soccer team in Thailand are trapped in a flooding cave, leading to an 18-day rescue operation.
In 2018, twelve young soccer players and their coach were trapped by sudden flooding in Thailand's Tham Luang cave, sparking an unprecedented international rescue mission.
On June 23, 2018, a youth soccer team exploring the Tham Luang cave system in northern Thailand became trapped by rising floodwaters.
Rescue efforts quickly escalated from local divers to a multinational operation involving experts from around the world.
With dangerous currents, narrow passages, and low visibility, each dive posed immense risks to both divers and the boys.
Over 18 days, more than 10 kilometers of cave passages were surveyed, pumps were installed to reduce water levels, and life support supplies were delivered.
The world watched as all 12 boys and their coach were miraculously brought to safety between July 8 and 10.
The ordeal highlighted human resilience and cooperation, captured in countless documentaries and inspiring countless tributes.
2018
are trapped in a flooding cave