1509day.year
An earthquake known as "The Lesser Judgment Day" hits Constantinople.
The 1509 Constantinople earthquake, dubbed "The Lesser Judgment Day," struck the city, causing widespread destruction.
On September 10, 1509, a powerful earthquake shook Constantinople, earning the moniker "The Lesser Judgment Day."
Numerous buildings, from churches to homes, collapsed under the tremors.
Thousands of residents were injured or rendered homeless by falling debris.
Sultan Bayezid II ordered rapid relief efforts and oversaw the city's initial reconstruction.
Contemporary chronicles describe scenes of panic and heroic rescue amid the ruins.
1509
The Lesser Judgment Day
1961day.year
In the Italian Grand Prix, a crash causes the death of German Formula One driver Wolfgang von Trips and 15 spectators who are hit by his Ferrari, the deadliest accident in F1 history.
During the 1961 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, a crash involving Wolfgang von Trips’s Ferrari killed the German driver and 15 spectators in the deadliest accident in F1 history.
At the 1961 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Ferrari driver Wolfgang von Trips lost control of his car and collided with the barriers, launching into a spectator area. The tragedy claimed the lives of von Trips and 15 onlookers, marking the most catastrophic accident in Formula One history. Safety standards in motorsport were rudimentary at the time, and this event underscored the urgent need for improved track protections. The incident sent shockwaves through the racing community, leading to gradual reforms in circuit design and vehicle safety. Von Trips had been leading the World Championship standings before his untimely death, further emphasizing the scale of the loss.
1961
Italian Grand Prix
Wolfgang von Trips
1976day.year
A British Airways Hawker Siddeley Trident and an Inex-Adria DC-9 collide near Zagreb, Yugoslavia, killing 176.
A mid-air collision over Zagreb in 1976 between a British Airways Trident and an Inex-Adria DC-9 killed 176 people in one of the era’s worst aviation disasters.
On 10 September 1976, British Airways Flight 476, a Hawker Siddeley Trident, and Inex-Adria Airways Flight 550, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9, collided in foggy conditions near Zagreb. The impact and subsequent crash into a mountainside resulted in the deaths of all 176 passengers and crew aboard both jets. Investigators cited air traffic control errors and limited radar capabilities as key factors in the disaster. This tragedy prompted reviews of mid-air collision avoidance procedures and led to enhancements in air traffic management technology. It remains a pivotal event in the history of aviation safety.
1976
collide
2017day.year
Hurricane Irma makes landfall on Cudjoe Key, Florida as a Category 4, after causing catastrophic damage throughout the Caribbean. Irma resulted in 134 deaths and $77.2 billion (2017 USD) in damage.
Hurricane Irma made landfall on Cudjoe Key, Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 10, 2017, following catastrophic damage across the Caribbean.
Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, formed in late August 2017 and rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm.
It devastated multiple Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction in Barbuda, Saint Martin, and the Florida Keys.
On September 10, the storm struck Cudjoe Key, Florida, with sustained winds of 130 mph, leading to extensive property damage and flooding.
Across the United States, Irma caused over 134 fatalities and resulted in an estimated $77.2 billion in damages.
The hurricane prompted one of the largest evacuation efforts in U.S. history, with millions ordered to leave coastal areas.
Recovery and rebuilding efforts continued for years, highlighting the storm’s long-term impact on communities and infrastructure.
2017
Hurricane Irma
Cudjoe Key, Florida