1927day.year
The Italian luxury liner SS Principessa Mafalda sinks off the coast of Brazil, killing 314.
The Italian liner SS Principessa Mafalda tragically sinks off the coast of Brazil, claiming over 300 lives.
On 25 October 1927, the Italian luxury ocean liner SS Principessa Mafalda struck structural failures and began to list heavily during its voyage from Genoa to Rio de Janeiro. The ship sank off the Brazilian coast, leading to the deaths of 314 passengers and crew. Investigations revealed that maintenance issues and overcrowding worsened the situation, hampering evacuation efforts. Survivors described chaos as lifeboats capsized and rescue vessels struggled in rough seas. The disaster shocked the maritime world and prompted calls for stricter safety regulations on passenger ships. It remains one of the worst peacetime maritime tragedies of the early 20th century.
1927
SS Principessa Mafalda
1968day.year
A Fairchild F-27 crashes into Moose Mountain while on approach to Lebanon Municipal Airport in Lebanon, New Hampshire, killing 32 people.
A Fairchild F-27 crashed into Moose Mountain while approaching Lebanon Municipal Airport, killing all 32 on board.
On October 25, 1968, Fairchild F-27 Flight 703 was en route to Lebanon, New Hampshire, when it collided with Moose Mountain in poor visibility.
All 32 passengers and crew perished in the crash, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in New England at the time.
Investigators pointed to navigational errors and challenging terrain as contributing factors.
The tragedy prompted improvements in approach procedures and flight safety measures for mountainous regions.
Families and communities across New England mourned the sudden loss of lives.
The crash remains a somber reminder of the risks of early regional airline operations.
1968
Fairchild F-27
crashes
Moose Mountain
Lebanon Municipal Airport
Lebanon, New Hampshire
1995day.year
A commuter train slams into a school bus in Fox River Grove, Illinois, killing seven students.
A commuter train collides with a school bus in Fox River Grove, Illinois, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven students.
On October 25, 1995, a northbound commuter train collided with a stopped school bus at a busy Illinois crossing.
Seven children were killed and dozens more injured in the deadliest bus-train accident in state history.
Investigations revealed scheduling conflicts and inadequate warning systems at the railroad crossing.
The tragedy spurred changes in crossing signal timing and led to stricter regulations for school bus routes.
Illinois later implemented new federal safety standards to prevent similar accidents.
1995
A commuter train slams into a school bus
1999day.year
A Learjet 35 crashes in Mina near Aberdeen, South Dakota, killing all six people on board, including PGA golfer Payne Stewart and golf course designer Bruce Borland.
A Learjet 35 crashes near Aberdeen, South Dakota, killing six people, including golfer Payne Stewart and designer Bruce Borland.
On October 25, 1999, a Learjet 35 departing from Orlando crashed near Mina, South Dakota, in heavy rain and wind.
All six passengers and crew perished, among them PGA Tour champion Payne Stewart and golf course architect Bruce Borland.
The accident shocked the sports world and prompted scrutiny of small jet safety in adverse weather.
Investigators cited possible wind shear and pilot disorientation as contributing factors.
Payne Stewart’s tragic death led to memorial tournaments and charitable initiatives in his honor.
1999
Learjet 35
crashes
Mina
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Payne Stewart
Bruce Borland
2010day.year
Mount Merapi in Indonesia begins a month-long series of violent eruptions that kill 353 people and cause the evacuation of another 350,000 people.
Mount Merapi erupts violently, killing over 350 people and displacing hundreds of thousands in Indonesia.
On October 25, 2010, Mount Merapi began a month-long series of powerful eruptions on Java Island, Indonesia.
The volcano expelled ash clouds over 6 kilometers high, forcing the evacuation of some 350,000 residents.
Lava flows and pyroclastic surges devastated villages in the volcano’s shadow, resulting in 353 confirmed deaths.
Indonesian authorities and international aid agencies coordinated relief and medical efforts under perilous conditions.
The eruption highlighted challenges in disaster preparedness and spurred improvements in volcanic monitoring.
2010
Mount Merapi
Indonesia
month-long series of violent eruptions
2010day.year
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Mentawai Islands, triggering a tsunami that kills at least 400 people.
On October 25, 2010, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Indonesia's Mentawai Islands, unleashing a deadly tsunami that killed over 400 people.
On October 25, 2010, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra near Indonesia's Mentawai Islands. The quake generated a massive tsunami that swept through coastal villages, demolishing homes and infrastructure. More than 400 people lost their lives, with countless others injured or displaced. Rescue teams and international aid organizations mobilized to provide emergency medical care, food, and temporary shelter. The disaster highlighted the urgent need for effective tsunami warning systems in the Indian Ocean region. Over subsequent months, communities embarked on a challenging rebuilding process, strengthening coastal defenses against future seismic events.
magnitude 7.8 earthquake
Mentawai Islands
tsunami