1957day.year
Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana.
Hurricane Audrey made landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border in June 1957, claiming over 400 lives, with a devastating storm surge hitting Cameron, Louisiana.
Audrey formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a rapidly intensifying Category 4 storm.
When it struck on June 27, it unleashed a deadly storm surge up to 12 feet high.
The small town of Cameron bore the brunt, with much of its population swept away.
Communication lines were cut, hampering rescue efforts, and survivors faced days without basic supplies.
It stood as one of the deadliest U.S. hurricanes until Hurricane Camille in 1969.
The disaster led to improvements in storm forecasting and emergency preparedness.
1957
Hurricane Audrey
Texas
Louisiana
Cameron, Louisiana
1980day.year
The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
Itavia Flight 870, known as the 'Ustica massacre,' mysteriously crashed into the Tyrrhenian Sea on June 27, 1980, killing all 81 aboard.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 took off from Bologna bound for Palermo but plunged into the sea near Ustica.
Eyewitness reports and underwater investigations suggested an explosion, though the cause remains contested.
Italian authorities launched multiple inquiries, with theories ranging from missile strike to bomb onboard.
Families of victims pushed for transparency as legal battles spanned decades.
The tragedy exposed tensions in Cold War Europe and problems in aviation safety.
To this day, Ustica stands as one of Italy's most enduring aviation mysteries.
1980
Itavia Flight 870
1988day.year
The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people.
A head-on collision between passenger trains at Paris’s Gare de Lyon kills 56 people in one of France’s worst rail disasters.
On June 27, 1988, two passenger trains collided head-on at the Gare de Lyon station in Paris. The impact caused several carriages to derail, resulting in widespread destruction and 56 fatalities. Investigators attributed the crash to a signaling error and driver miscommunication. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the scale of the wreckage hampered rescue efforts. This accident prompted major safety reviews of France’s rail network and led to significant upgrades in signaling technology and operational protocols.
1988
Gare de Lyon rail accident
Paris
1994day.year
Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan. Seven people are killed, 660 injured.
Aum Shinrikyo cult releases sarin nerve agent in Matsumoto, Japan, killing seven and injuring over 600.
On the night of June 27, 1994, the Aum Shinrikyo cult carried out a clandestine chemical attack in Matsumoto, Japan. Using containers hidden in vehicles, members released sarin nerve gas that drifted into a residential area. Seven people died and around 660 suffered injuries ranging from temporary blindness to respiratory distress. The attack targeted judges involved in a cult-related lawsuit, marking Aum’s first major use of chemical weapons. This event foreshadowed the later Tokyo subway sarin attack and led to increased scrutiny of extremist groups in Japan.
1994
Aum Shinrikyo
release sarin gas
Matsumoto
2014day.year
At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
A pipeline operated by Gas Authority of India Limited explodes in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district, killing at least fourteen.
On June 27, 2014, a high-pressure natural gas pipeline owned by the Gas Authority of India Limited ruptured and exploded near the East Godavari district. The blast destroyed nearby homes and set off multiple fires, causing at least fourteen fatalities and injuring dozens. Local authorities evacuated surrounding villages and launched an investigation into maintenance practices and safety protocols. The disaster highlighted the challenges of managing aging energy infrastructure amid India’s growing demand for natural gas.
2014
Gas Authority of India Limited
explodes
East Godavari district
Andhra Pradesh
2015day.year
Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically.
In 2015, a dust fire at Taiwan's Formosa Fun Coast water park killed 15 people and injured 497 others. The incident led to scrutiny of public event safety standards.
In June 2015, a devastating dust fire erupted at Formosa Fun Coast water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
The blaze was triggered by flammable powder used in a party event and spread rapidly through the park.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene but faced toxic smoke and chaotic conditions.
Fifteen people tragically lost their lives, and 497 others were injured, including 199 in critical condition.
Investigations revealed shortcomings in safety measures and emergency response protocols.
The disaster spurred Taiwan to tighten public event regulations and improve industrial safety standards.
2015
Formosa Fun Coast fire
dust fire