1855day.year
A powerful earthquake occurs in Edo, Japan, causing considerable damage in the Kantō region from the shaking and subsequent fires. It had a death toll of 7,000–10,000 people and destroyed around 14,000 buildings.
A powerful earthquake struck Edo (modern Tokyo) in 1855, killing thousands and destroying thousands of buildings.
On November 11, 1855, Edo was struck by a massive earthquake, now known as the Ansei Edo earthquake, measuring an estimated magnitude of 7.0.
The tremor, followed by raging fires, devastated the Kantō region, leading to the collapse of wooden structures across the city.
Historical records estimate that between 7,000 and 10,000 people perished, with around 14,000 buildings destroyed.
The disaster overwhelmed local fire brigades and prompted emergency relief efforts by the Tokugawa shogunate.
In the aftermath, the government undertook extensive rebuilding and implemented improved disaster response measures.
The 1855 earthquake stands as one of the deadliest in Japan’s recorded history before the modern era.
1855
earthquake
Edo
1965day.year
United Air Lines Flight 227 crashes at Salt Lake City International Airport, killing 43.
A United Air Lines DC-8 flight crashes on approach to Salt Lake City International Airport during a snowstorm, resulting in 43 fatalities.
On November 11, 1965, United Air Lines Flight 227, a DC-8 jet en route to San Francisco, crashed while attempting to land at Salt Lake City International Airport. Encountering challenging winds and a snowstorm, the aircraft descended below the safe glide path and struck terrain short of the runway. Despite the crew’s efforts to abort the approach, the impact and subsequent fire claimed 43 lives out of the 91 people on board. Investigators attributed the accident to pilot error exacerbated by adverse weather and limited visibility. The crash prompted revisions to approach procedures and reinforced the importance of advanced training in instrument landings. United Air Lines and aviation authorities implemented new safety guidelines to prevent similar tragedies.
United Air Lines Flight 227
Salt Lake City International Airport
1977day.year
A munitions explosion at a train station in Iri, South Korea kills at least 56 people.
A massive munitions explosion at Iri train station in South Korea on November 11, 1977, killed at least 56 people.
On November 11, 1977, a train carrying military munitions exploded at Iri (now Iksan) station in South Korea. The blast was caused by accidental detonation during unloading operations and tore through the busy station area. At least 56 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured as debris and shrapnel rained onto nearby platforms. Emergency teams struggled to contain secondary explosions and fires amid the chaos. The disaster highlighted serious lapses in safety protocols for transporting dangerous materials. In its aftermath, South Korean authorities overhauled munitions handling procedures and reinforced regulations for rail transport of hazardous cargo.
1977
munitions explosion
Iri, South Korea
2000day.year
Kaprun disaster: One hundred fifty-five skiers and snowboarders die when a cable car catches fire in an alpine tunnel in Kaprun, Austria.
The Kaprun disaster on November 11, 2000, claimed 155 lives when a cable car caught fire in an Alpine tunnel in Austria.
On November 11, 2000, a funicular train carrying skiers and snowboarders in Kaprun, Austria, derailed and caught fire inside a mountain tunnel. A hydraulic oil leak ignited, spreading flames and dense smoke through the single-chamber carriage. With no alternative escape route, 155 passengers perished, making it one of the deadliest cable car accidents in history. Rescue efforts were hampered by hazardous conditions and limited lighting. The tragedy prompted sweeping safety overhauls for alpine transport systems, including mandatory evacuation drills, improved fire suppression, and stricter maintenance protocols. The disaster remains a somber reminder of the risks in mountain tourism.
2000
Kaprun disaster
cable car
Kaprun
2002day.year
A Fokker F27 Friendship operating as Laoag International Airlines Flight 585 crashes into Manila Bay shortly after takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, killing 19 people.
Laoag International Airlines Flight 585 crashed into Manila Bay on November 11, 2002, shortly after takeoff, killing 19 people.
Flight 585, operated by a Fokker F27 Friendship, departed Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport on November 11, 2002, bound for Laoag. Soon after takeoff, the aircraft experienced hydraulic failure and was forced to ditch into Manila Bay. Intense impact forces and rapid flooding led to the deaths of 19 passengers and crew. Rescue teams responded swiftly, but rough seas and darkness hampered operations. The crash prompted an urgent review of aircraft maintenance procedures and emergency ditching protocols in the Philippines. It remains a poignant case study in aviation safety and crisis response for regional carriers.
2002
Fokker F27 Friendship
Laoag International Airlines Flight 585
Manila Bay
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
2011day.year
A helicopter crash just outside Mexico City kills seven, including Francisco Blake Mora the Secretary of the Interior of Mexico.
A helicopter crash near Mexico City on November 11, 2011, killed seven people, including Mexico’s Interior Secretary Francisco Blake Mora.
On November 11, 2011, a government helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff near Mexico City, killing all seven people on board.
Among the victims was Francisco Blake Mora, Mexico’s Secretary of the Interior, known for his work on domestic security.
The incident prompted a nationwide outpouring of grief and a declaration of national mourning by President Felipe Calderón.
Authorities launched an investigation into the crash, examining potential mechanical failures and flight safety protocols.
The tragedy underscored the risks faced by public officials traveling in service of government duties.
2011
helicopter crash
Francisco Blake Mora
Secretary of the Interior of Mexico
2012day.year
A strong earthquake with the magnitude 6.8 hits northern Burma, killing at least 26 people.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northern Burma on November 11, 2012, killing at least 26 people and causing widespread damage.
On November 11, 2012, a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck northern Burma.
The tremor caused buildings to collapse and triggered landslides along remote mountain roads, isolating several communities.
Rescue teams and volunteers faced challenges navigating damaged infrastructure to reach survivors amid ongoing aftershocks.
At least 26 people were confirmed dead and many more injured, prompting regional authorities to declare a state of emergency.
International aid agencies responded with emergency supplies, medical assistance, and temporary shelters for displaced residents.
2012
strong earthquake
magnitude
Burma
2014day.year
Fifty-eight people are killed in a bus crash in the Sukkur District in southern Pakistan's Sindh province.
On November 11, 2014, a bus crash in Pakistan’s Sukkur District killed 58 people and injured dozens more in one of the region’s deadliest road accidents.
A passenger bus traveling through Sindh province crashed in the Sukkur District on November 11, 2014, resulting in 58 fatalities.
Eyewitnesses reported the bus veering off the road and colliding with another vehicle, causing a massive wreck.
Emergency responders and local volunteers worked through the night to recover victims and transport survivors to nearby hospitals.
The accident drew attention to road safety concerns, with many blaming poor vehicle maintenance and inadequate traffic regulations.
Authorities announced an investigation and urged stricter enforcement of safety standards for public transportation.
2014
bus crash
Sukkur District
Pakistan
Sindh
2020day.year
Typhoon Vamco makes landfall in Luzon and several offshore islands, killing 67 people. The storm causes the worst floods in the region since Typhoon Ketsana in 2009.
Typhoon Vamco made landfall in Luzon on November 11, 2020, causing severe flooding and killing 67 people, marking the worst floods since Typhoon Ketsana in 2009.
On November 11, 2020, Typhoon Vamco slammed into Luzon and surrounding islands in the Philippines with torrential rains and winds.
The storm surge and prolonged rainfall led to widespread flooding in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, inundating homes and critical infrastructure.
At least 67 fatalities were reported, with many victims trapped in submerged communities or swept away by swollen rivers.
Local authorities conducted large-scale evacuations, while emergency teams conducted search and rescue operations under challenging conditions.
Vamco’s impact was compared to Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) of 2009, highlighting gaps in urban drainage and disaster preparedness.
2020
Typhoon Vamco
Luzon
Typhoon Ketsana