1881day.year
The Georgia hurricane makes landfall near Savannah, Georgia, resulting in an estimated 700 deaths.
In 1881, a powerful hurricane made landfall near Savannah, Georgia, killing an estimated 700 people.
On August 27, 1881, a major hurricane struck the Georgia coast near Savannah.
Winds exceeding 100 mph and a high storm surge caused widespread destruction.
Entire communities were flooded, and many homes and businesses were leveled.
Communication lines were severed, delaying relief efforts across the region.
The official death toll was around 700, making it one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.
The disaster prompted improvements in weather forecasting and coastal defenses.
1881
Georgia hurricane
Savannah, Georgia
1883day.year
Eruption of Krakatoa: Four enormous explosions almost completely destroy the island of Krakatoa and cause years of climate change.
In 1883, the eruption of Krakatoa unleashed massive explosions that destroyed most of the island and affected global climate.
On August 27, 1883, four colossal explosions ripped through the Krakatoa volcano in the Sunda Strait.
The blasts generated tsunamis up to 40 meters high, obliterating nearby coastal towns.
Ash and pumice ejected into the atmosphere darkened skies for years and produced vivid sunsets worldwide.
Global temperatures dropped by an average of 1.2°C due to volcanic aerosols.
The eruption killed over 36,000 people and altered marine ecosystems around the strait.
Krakatoa remains one of the most violent volcanic events in recorded history.
1883
Eruption of Krakatoa
1893day.year
The Sea Islands hurricane strikes the United States near Savannah, Georgia, killing between 1,000 and 2,000 people.
The 1893 Sea Islands hurricane devastated the U.S. Southeast near Savannah, Georgia, causing widespread destruction and between 1,000 and 2,000 fatalities.
On August 27, 1893, a powerful hurricane made landfall near Savannah, Georgia, unleashing catastrophic winds and a deadly storm surge across the Sea Islands. Entire coastal plantations and communities were swept away as the storm ravaged the region. Relief efforts were hampered by the limited infrastructure of the era, leaving many survivors without food or shelter. The hurricane highlighted the vulnerability of low-lying coastal settlements and spurred early discussions on improved warning systems. Despite the scale of the disaster, historical records remain sparse, making this event a haunting reminder of nature’s unpredictable fury.
1893
Sea Islands hurricane
Savannah, Georgia
1963day.year
An explosion at the Cane Creek potash mine near Moab, Utah kills 18 miners.
A devastating blast at the Cane Creek potash mine near Moab, Utah on August 27, 1963, claimed the lives of 18 miners.
On August 27, 1963, a devastating explosion tore through the Cane Creek potash mine just outside Moab, Utah. Eighteen miners lost their lives as the blast triggered secondary collapses and released toxic gases deep underground. Rescue teams faced perilous conditions and were hampered by unstable rock and hazardous air. Investigators later cited failures in ventilation and safety monitoring as contributing factors. The tragedy prompted new regulations for mine safety and spurred industry-wide reforms in potash mining operations.
1963
Cane Creek potash mine
Moab, Utah
1992day.year
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all 84 aboard.
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashed during its final approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport on August 27, 1992, resulting in the deaths of all 84 passengers and crew.
On August 27, 1992, Aeroflot Flight 2808, a scheduled domestic passenger service, encountered difficulties during its descent to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport in Russia.
The aircraft descended below the recommended glide path, striking trees approximately 4 kilometers from the runway threshold.
The impact caused the plane to break apart and catch fire, leaving no survivors among the 84 passengers and crew members.
Investigators cited pilot error and poor weather conditions as key factors contributing to the crash.
This accident led to increased scrutiny of instrument approach procedures within Aeroflot and the broader Russian aviation industry.
The tragedy remains one of the deadliest accidents in the airport's history and prompted safety reviews nationwide.
1992
Aeroflot Flight 2808
Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport
2006day.year
Comair Flight 5191 crashes on takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, bound for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Of the passengers and crew, 49 of 50 are confirmed dead in the hours following the crash.
Comair Flight 5191 crashed shortly after takeoff from Blue Grass Airport on August 27, 2006, killing 49 of the 50 people on board.
On August 27, 2006, Comair Flight 5191 attempted to depart from Lexington's Blue Grass Airport destined for Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport.
The regional jet lined up on the wrong runway—a shorter runway not suitable for its takeoff requirements—and failed to gain sufficient speed.
After sliding off the runway, the aircraft collided with structures beyond the airfield, killing 49 of the 50 passengers and crew.
One passenger survived with serious injuries, highlighting the tragedy's near-total loss of life.
Investigators blamed pilot navigation errors and airport signage deficiencies for the fatal incident.
The crash prompted reviews of runway safety protocols and led to improved airport surface markings nationwide.
The event remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in U.S. history involving a regional carrier.
2006
Comair Flight 5191
takeoff
Blue Grass Airport
Lexington, Kentucky
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta
2011day.year
Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
Hurricane Irene made landfall on the U.S. East Coast on August 27, 2011, causing widespread damage, 47 fatalities, and $15.6 billion in losses.
On August 27, 2011, Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 storm at landfall, pounded the East Coast from North Carolina to New England.
The storm's heavy rains and sustained winds caused severe flooding, power outages, and wind damage across multiple states.
Major metropolitan areas, including New York City and Philadelphia, experienced significant disruptions to transit and utilities.
Rivers and reservoirs overflowed, prompting evacuations and emergency rescues in low-lying communities.
In total, Irene resulted in 47 confirmed deaths and an estimated $15.6 billion in economic losses nationwide.
The hurricane spurred updates to coastal preparedness plans and underscored the vulnerability of urban centers to tropical storms.
Recovery efforts in affected regions continued for months, fostering improvements in disaster response coordination.
2011
Hurricane Irene