Historical Events tagged with "1913"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Natural Disasters
Unprecedented Barometric Pressure in the U.S.
January 3rd, 1913 112 years ago
A powerful Atlantic coast storm set a record for the lowest confirmed barometric pressure reading of 955.0 mb (28.20 inHg) in the continental United States for a non-tropical system. This extreme weather event impacted multiple states along the Eastern Seaboard, with significant wind and precipitation, resulting in widespread disruption. Meteorologists noted the storm's intensity and the unusual drop in pressure as it moved northward, raising awareness of severe weather patterns.
Continue Reading