Historical Events tagged with "Tragedy"

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.

Accidents & Tragedies

Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow

October 13th, 1972 52 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 217, a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed due to pilot error while approaching Moscow, resulting in the deaths of 174 people. The flight was en route from Leningrad to Moscow and approached Sheremetyevo International Airport when the accident occurred. Weather conditions at the time contributed to the tragic outcome, with poor visibility recorded.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Knute Rockne Killed in Kansas Air Crash

March 31st, 1931 93 years ago

An A Transcontinental & Western Air airliner crashed near Bazaar, Kansas, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including Knute Rockne, the revered head football coach of the University of Notre Dame. The crash occurred under unfavorable weather conditions, with the plane reportedly encountering difficulties during its final approach. Rockne was returning to Notre Dame after a speaking engagement, which added to the shock of his sudden death.

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