1868day.year
The 8.5–9.0 Mw Arica earthquake struck southern Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), causing 25,000+ deaths and a destructive basin wide tsunami that affected Hawaii and New Zealand.
The 1868 Arica earthquake, one of history’s most powerful, struck southern Peru and triggered a transoceanic tsunami, killing over 25,000 people.
On August 13, 1868, a massive magnitude 8.5–9.0 Mw earthquake devastated the port city of Arica in southern Peru.
With a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), the quake reduced entire settlements to rubble.
The seismic event generated a basin-wide tsunami that swept across the Pacific.
Waves reaching Hawaii and New Zealand caused additional destruction abroad.
More than 25,000 lives were lost in Peru alone, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes of the 19th century.
The disaster spurred improvements in seismic research and early tsunami warning methods.
It remains a powerful reminder of the far-reaching impact of tectonic events.
1868
Arica earthquake
Peru
Mercalli intensity
tsunami
1967day.year
Two young women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in the 57-year history of Montana's Glacier National Park in separate incidents.
Two women became the first fatal victims of grizzly bear attacks in Glacier National Park on August 13, 1967, shocking park officials and visitors.
In separate incidents on August 13, 1967, Glacier National Park witnessed its first fatal grizzly bear attacks.
Both victims were young women hiking in backcountry areas known for bear activity.
The tragic events highlighted the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in national parks.
Park officials reviewed and strengthened safety guidelines, including bear awareness and camping protocols.
Grizzly populations have since been closely monitored to balance conservation with visitor safety.
The 1967 attacks remain a solemn reminder of the risks present in wild environments.
1967
grizzly bear attacks
Glacier National Park
1973day.year
Aviaco Flight 118 crashes on approach to A Coruña Airport in A Coruña, Spain, killing all 85 people on the plane and one other one the ground.
Aviaco Flight 118 crashed on August 13, 1973, while approaching A Coruña Airport in Spain, killing all 85 people on board and one person on the ground.
On August 13, 1973, Aviaco Flight 118 was on descent to A Coruña Airport in northwestern Spain.
Poor visibility and challenging weather conditions contributed to the aircraft crashing short of the runway.
All 85 passengers and crew aboard the plane were killed, along with one individual on the ground.
The accident remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Spanish history.
Investigations pointed to pilot error and inadequate instrumentation as key factors in the tragedy.
1973
Aviaco Flight 118
A Coruña Airport
A Coruña
2014day.year
A Cessna Citation Excel crashes in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil killing all seven people aboard, including Brazilian Socialist Party presidential candidate Eduardo Campos.
Brazilian presidential hopeful Eduardo Campos and six others died when their Cessna Citation Excel crashed near Santos, São Paulo, in 2014.
On August 13, 2014, a Cessna Citation Excel business jet carrying Eduardo Campos took off from Santos Airport in São Paulo state.
Moments after departure, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed onto a nearby highway.
All seven occupants, including Campos, his advisors, and the flight crew, were killed instantly.
Campos was a rising candidate in Brazil's presidential race, and his death sent shockwaves through the country.
Investigations pointed to potential technical failure but stopped short of a definitive cause.
The tragedy prompted a reevaluation of aviation safety procedures for high-profile political figures.
2014
Cessna Citation Excel
crashes
Santos, São Paulo
Brazilian Socialist Party
Eduardo Campos