1901day.year
The 1901 Caister lifeboat disaster.
During stormy seas off the Norfolk coast, the Caister lifeboat capsized while attempting a rescue, resulting in the tragic loss of volunteer crew members.
In the early hours of 13 November 1901, the steamship Fernebo ran aground off Caister-on-Sea during heavy storms.
The Caister lifeboat 'Louisa Heartwell' launched to assist, facing fierce winds and high waves.
As the lifeboat turned back to shore with survivors aboard, it capsized near the beach.
Nine of the thirteen volunteer crew members drowned, shocking the tight-knit coastal community.
The disaster led to calls for improved lifeboat design and safety protocols for rescue operations.
A memorial stands at Caister churchyard in honor of the brave volunteers who lost their lives.
1901
1901 Caister lifeboat disaster
1965day.year
Fire and sinking of SS Yarmouth Castle, 87 dead.
On November 13, 1965, the SS Yarmouth Castle caught fire and sank, resulting in 87 fatalities.
The SS Yarmouth Castle, a passenger liner, caught fire while sailing off the Florida coast on November 13, 1965.
Rapidly spreading flames forced passengers and crew into lifeboats amidst chaos.
Poor emergency procedures and lifeboat malfunctions exacerbated the crisis.
Rescue operations recovered survivors, but 87 lives were tragically lost.
The disaster led to sweeping changes in international maritime safety regulations.
1965
SS Yarmouth Castle
1966day.year
All Nippon Airways Flight 533 crashes into the Seto Inland Sea near Matsuyama Airport in Japan, killing 50 people.
All Nippon Airways Flight 533 crashed into the Seto Inland Sea near Matsuyama Airport on November 13, 1966, killing 50 people.
On November 13, 1966, ANA Flight 533 lost altitude on approach to Matsuyama Airport and plunged into the sea.
All 50 passengers and crew aboard perished in the accident.
Poor weather conditions and navigational challenges contributed to the tragedy.
Recovery efforts were hindered by strong currents in the Seto Inland Sea.
The crash prompted safety reviews of approach procedures at regional airports in Japan.
All Nippon Airways Flight 533
Seto Inland Sea
Matsuyama Airport
1970day.year
Bhola cyclone: A 240 km/h (150 mph) tropical cyclone hits the densely populated Ganges Delta region of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), killing an estimated 500,000 people in one night.
A devastating tropical cyclone struck East Pakistan's Ganges Delta in 1970, killing hundreds of thousands overnight.
On November 13, 1970, a powerful tropical cyclone made landfall in the densely populated Ganges Delta region of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). With winds reaching 240 km/h and a storm surge over 10 meters, coastal villages were overwhelmed. Hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed, leaving survivors without shelter or access to clean water. In a single night, an estimated 500,000 people perished, making it one of the deadliest cyclones in recorded history. The magnitude of the tragedy revealed critical gaps in early warning systems and disaster response. The cyclone prompted major international relief efforts and eventually led to improvements in meteorological forecasting and emergency planning in the region.
1970
Bhola cyclone
tropical cyclone
Ganges Delta
East Pakistan
Bangladesh
1985day.year
The volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupts and melts a glacier, causing a lahar (volcanic mudslide) that buries Armero, Colombia, killing approximately 23,000 people.
The 1985 Nevado del Ruiz volcano eruption triggered a deadly lahar that buried Armero, Colombia, killing around 23,000 people.
On November 13, 1985, Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted, melting its summit glacier and sending massive lahars down its slopes. The volcanic mudflows raced through river valleys towards nearby towns, overwhelming the municipality of Armero within minutes. Most residents were unaware of the impending danger and did not evacuate, leading to catastrophic loss of life. Approximately 23,000 people perished, making it one of the deadliest volcanic disasters of the 20th century. The tragedy highlighted the need for improved hazard mapping and early warning systems for volcanic eruptions. In the aftermath, Colombian authorities and international agencies collaborated to establish more effective monitoring and evacuation protocols to prevent future catastrophes.
1985
Nevado del Ruiz
glacier
lahar
buries Armero, Colombia
1986day.year
The Late, Late Breakfast Show incident leads to death of 24 year old Michael Lush and show cancellation.
A tragic on-air stunt accident during BBC's The Late, Late Breakfast Show in 1986 led to the death of participant Michael Lush and the show's cancellation.
On November 13, 1986, the BBC's live entertainment program The Late, Late Breakfast Show staged a dangerous stunt involving a high-speed trampolining event. Michael Lush, a 24-year-old contestant, misjudged the maneuver and suffered fatal injuries when he fell into the machinery. His death shocked viewers and raised serious questions about safety protocols for live television competitions. After an inquiry, the BBC concluded that the show's safety measures were insufficient for the risks involved. The show was promptly canceled, and the incident led to stricter regulations and oversight of televised stunts. The tragedy remains a cautionary tale about the responsibilities of broadcasters to protect participants.
1986
The Late, Late Breakfast Show
1993day.year
China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 crashes on approach to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in Ürümqi, China, killing 12 people.
China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 crashed on approach to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, killing 12 people.
China Northern Airlines Flight 6901 was operating a scheduled domestic flight on November 13, 1993.\nWhile on approach to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in northwestern China, the aircraft encountered navigational difficulties.\nThe plane descended below the safe glide path and crashed short of the runway.\nTwelve people on board lost their lives in the accident.\nThe incident prompted a safety review of approach procedures at the airport.\nInvestigators examined meteorological data and air traffic control communications.\nThis crash remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the region's history.
1993
China Northern Airlines Flight 6901
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
Ürümqi
1995day.year
Nigeria Airways Flight 357 crashes at Kaduna International Airport in Kaduna, Nigeria, killing 11 people and injuring 66.
Nigeria Airways Flight 357 crashed during landing at Kaduna International Airport, resulting in 11 deaths and 66 injuries.
On November 13, 1995, Nigeria Airways Flight 357 was attempting to land at Kaduna International Airport.\nDuring the approach, the aircraft encountered difficulties and veered off the runway.\nThe crash killed 11 passengers and crew members and injured 66 others.\nEmergency responders arrived quickly to treat survivors and secure the site.\nInvestigations focused on possible mechanical failures and crew decision-making.\nThe accident led to calls for enhanced pilot training and airport infrastructure upgrades.\nIt remains one of the most serious aviation incidents in Nigeria’s history.
Nigeria Airways Flight 357
Kaduna International Airport
Kaduna
2002day.year
During the Prestige oil spill, a storm bursts a tank of the oil tanker MV Prestige, which was not allowed to dock and sank on November 19, 2002, off the coast of Galicia, spilling 63,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil, more than the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
A winter storm fractured the MV Prestige’s hull, triggering one of Europe’s worst oil spills off Galicia’s coast.
On November 13, 2002, a fierce storm breached the hull of the oil tanker MV Prestige off the coast of Galicia, Spain.\nThe damaged vessel, denied port entry, drifted for days before sinking on November 19.\nAn estimated 63,000 metric tons of heavy fuel oil were released into the Atlantic Ocean.\nThe spill contaminated over 1,000 kilometers of shoreline, imperiling marine life and coastal communities.\nCleanup efforts involved thousands of volunteers, military personnel, and environmental agencies.\nLegal battles and policy reforms followed to improve maritime safety and spill response.\nThe Prestige disaster remains a landmark case in environmental protection and corporate accountability.
Prestige oil spill
oil tanker
MV Prestige
Galicia
Exxon Valdez oil spill