1920day.year
The Louisiana hurricane dissipated over Kansas after forcing around 4,500 people to evacuate and causing $1.45 million in damages.
The Louisiana hurricane of 1920 caused evacuations and widespread damage before dissipating over Kansas.
In September 1920, a powerful hurricane made landfall along the Louisiana coast, forcing around 4,500 residents to evacuate.
High winds and storm surge inundated towns, damaging buildings, infrastructure, and crops.
The storm tracked northward, weakening only after reaching central Kansas.
Preliminary damage estimates reached $1.45 million, a significant sum for the era.
The event underscored the vulnerability of inland areas to the remnants of tropical storms.
1920
Louisiana hurricane
Kansas
1947day.year
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes South Khorasan in Iran, killing over 500 people.
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocked Iran's South Khorasan province, causing widespread destruction and claiming over 500 lives.
On September 23, 1947, an intense magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the remote South Khorasan region of Iran. The tremor leveled villages and towns, collapsing unreinforced masonry structures and leaving thousands homeless. Over 500 people lost their lives and many more were injured as aftershocks hampered rescue efforts. Relief operations were challenged by the province’s rugged terrain and limited infrastructure, delaying aid delivery. The disaster spurred international assistance and highlighted the need for improved seismic monitoring. Consequently, Iran invested in stronger building codes and emergency preparedness measures.
1947
magnitude 6.9 earthquake
1956day.year
A tropical storm originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean passes into the Gulf of Mexico and is upgraded and named Hurricane Flossy just hours before striking the Gulf Coast and causing 15 deaths and an estimated USD$24.8 million in damages.
Hurricane Flossy formed unexpectedly just before making landfall on the Gulf Coast, causing 15 fatalities and about $24.8 million in damage.
On September 23, 1956, a tropical storm that had tracked across the eastern Pacific entered the Gulf of Mexico and rapidly intensified into Hurricane Flossy. The storm struck near the Mississippi coast just hours after being named, catching many communities off guard. Torrential rains and fierce winds led to widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and damaged homes. Fifteen people lost their lives, and recovery costs were estimated at $24.8 million. Limited warning systems and communication challenges hampered evacuation efforts, exacerbating the disaster’s toll. In the aftermath, meteorological agencies and local authorities prioritized improvements in forecast accuracy and emergency preparedness for future hurricanes.
1956
tropical storm
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Flossy
Gulf Coast
USD
1962day.year
Flying Tiger Line Flight 923, a Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation registered as N6923C, ditched into the Atlantic Ocean killing 28 out the 76 occupants onboard. The remaining 48 were rescued six hours later.
Flying Tiger Line Flight 923, a Super Constellation aircraft, ditched into the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in 28 fatalities and a dramatic rescue.
On September 23, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 923, a Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation, suffered engine failure during a transatlantic flight and was forced to ditch in the rough Atlantic Ocean. The crew executed a controlled water landing approximately 200 miles offshore. Of the 76 people on board, 28 perished in the crash or from exposure to the elements. A coordinated search and rescue operation by naval and air assets located and saved the remaining 48 survivors after nearly six hours adrift in liferafts. The incident prompted a thorough investigation into aircraft maintenance and emergency ditching procedures. Findings from this disaster led to enhanced crew training programs and safety regulation updates for large commercial aircraft. The harrowing rescue remains one of the most notable examples of survival and coordination at sea.
1962
Flying Tiger Line Flight 923
Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation
ditched
Atlantic Ocean
1964day.year
Typhoon Wilda, one of the strongest typhoons to ever strike Japan, makes landfall, causing at least 30 fatalities and sinking at least 64 ships.
A powerful typhoon struck southern Japan, causing widespread destruction, at least 30 deaths, and sinking over 60 ships.
Typhoon Wilda, one of the most intense tropical cyclones to impact Japan in the 20th century, made landfall on September 23, 1964. Sustained winds and a massive storm surge devastated coastal communities across Kyushu and Shikoku. The storm toppled trees, tore roofs off homes, and flooded entire villages. At least 30 people lost their lives and over 64 vessels were sunk or heavily damaged. Rescue teams struggled against blocked roads and continued rainfall. In the aftermath, Japan accelerated improvements to its early warning systems and disaster response measures.
1964
Typhoon Wilda
Japan
1967day.year
Seven people die, 46 people are injured, and more than 150 boats capsize when a squall hit Lake Michigan during Michigan's first coho salmon sport fishing season.
A sudden squall on Lake Michigan capsized over 150 boats during Michigan’s inaugural coho salmon sport fishing season, causing seven deaths and dozens of injuries.
On September 23, 1967, anglers celebrating Michigan’s first coho salmon sport fishing event were caught off guard by a fierce lake squall. Winds gusting at over 70 km/h whipped the water into churning waves that overturned boats and tossed people into the cold waters. Seven fishermen drowned and 46 others suffered injuries ranging from hypothermia to fractures. More than 150 fishing vessels capsized, overwhelming local rescue services. The tragedy led to calls for stricter weather monitoring and safety protocols in Great Lakes recreational fishing. Boat operators and anglers were later required to carry better life-saving equipment and receive weather alerts before setting out.
1967
squall hit Lake Michigan
Michigan
coho salmon
1983day.year
Gulf Air Flight 771 is destroyed by a bomb, killing all 112 people on board.
Gulf Air Flight 771 was blown apart by a bomb shortly after takeoff, tragically killing all 112 passengers and crew members.
On September 23, 1983, Gulf Air Flight 771 departed Karachi en route to Abu Dhabi when a terrorist device detonated in the aircraft’s baggage hold. The explosion caused catastrophic structural failure, and the Boeing 737 plummeted into the desert near Jeddah. All 112 people aboard, including civilians and crew, perished instantly. The bombing was later attributed to extremist groups targeting Gulf Air’s operations in the region. The tragedy prompted significant enhancements in airport security screening procedures worldwide. Investigators and governments collaborated to improve intelligence sharing and bomb-detection methods, striving to prevent similar catastrophes. Airlines also began fortifying cargo holds and deploying advanced surveillance protocols.
1983
Gulf Air Flight 771
1999day.year
Qantas Flight 1 overrun a runway in Bangkok during a storm, causing minor injuries to some passengers.
Qantas Flight 1 overran the runway at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport amid a severe storm, resulting in minor passenger injuries but no fatalities.
During a heavy rainstorm on September 23, 1999, Qantas Flight 1, a Boeing 747, landed at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Hydroplaning on the wet runway, the aircraft failed to decelerate in time and skidded off the end of the tarmac. Although the fuselage remained intact and no one was killed, several passengers suffered cuts and bruises during evacuation. The incident led to closer scrutiny of runway drainage standards and landing procedures in adverse weather. Qantas and other carriers reviewed crew training programs to emphasize wet-runway management. Airport authorities upgraded their runway surface materials and improved real-time weather reporting systems to enhance safety.
1999
Qantas Flight 1
Bangkok
2004day.year
Over 3,000 people die in Haiti after Hurricane Jeanne produces massive flooding and mudslides.
Hurricane Jeanne unleashed devastating floods and mudslides across Haiti, killing over 3,000 people and devastating communities.
Hurricane Jeanne battered Haiti on September 23, 2004, dumping record rainfall on the mountainous terrain and triggering catastrophic mudslides. Entire villages in the mountainous southern regions were swept away as rivers of mud buried homes, schools, and roads. More than 3,000 people lost their lives, and thousands more were injured or left homeless. In the storm’s wake, survivors faced shortages of clean water, food, and medical supplies, heightening concerns of disease outbreaks. International aid agencies mobilized relief efforts, but damaged infrastructure hampered distribution of vital resources. The tragedy underscored Haiti’s vulnerability to tropical cyclones and spurred global calls for improved disaster preparedness and sustainable land-use planning.
2004
Haiti
Hurricane Jeanne
2013day.year
Twenty-five people are killed after Typhoon Usagi passes Hong Kong and China.
Typhoon Usagi swept through Hong Kong and southern China, causing severe flooding and killing at least 25 people.
Forming in the western Pacific, Typhoon Usagi rapidly intensified into a super typhoon before making landfall in Guangdong province on September 23, 2013. The storm unleashed torrential rains and powerful winds, uprooting trees, downing power lines, and inundating urban areas. Hong Kong issued the highest storm signals in its history, prompting mass transit shutdowns and school closures. In mainland China, floodwaters swept through villages and farmland, while mudslides destroyed homes in mountainous regions. At least 25 fatalities were reported, and hundreds more were injured. The disaster highlighted the urgent need for improved flood control infrastructure and emergency preparedness in rapidly growing coastal cities. In the aftermath, local governments invested in stronger embankments and upgraded their early warning systems.
2013
Typhoon Usagi