Historical Events tagged with "armory"

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.

Crime & Law

Shawn Nelson's M60 Tank Rampage in San Diego

May 17th, 1995 29 years ago

Shawn Nelson stole an M60 tank from a California Army National Guard Armory in San Diego and drove it through the city, causing destruction and chaos. The incident began when Nelson, motivated by a desire for notoriety, accessed the armory and commandeered the military vehicle. As he maneuvered the tank down urban streets, he crushed vehicles, uprooted fire hydrants, and collided with buildings, while police attempted to manage the situation and apprehend him.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Storm Causes Devastating Explosion at Armory

September 16th, 1732 292 years ago

A storm struck Campo Maior, Portugal, leading to a catastrophic explosion at the local Armory. The severe weather conditions triggered an explosion of stored munitions, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life. It’s estimated that two-thirds of the inhabitants of the area were killed or injured, which caused a profound impact on the community.

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