Historical Events tagged with "b707"

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

Boeing 707 Crash Near Agadir, Morocco

August 3rd, 1975 49 years ago

A privately chartered Boeing 707 crashed into a mountain peak near Agadir, Morocco, resulting in the loss of 188 lives. The aircraft was traveling from the U.S. to Morocco when it struck the terrain during its approach. The incident is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Morocco's history, marking a significant moment in aviation safety discussions.

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Military & Warfare

Bombing of Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z

June 15th, 1972 52 years ago

Cathay Pacific Flight 700Z was destroyed by a bomb over Pleiku, Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 81 people. The aircraft was en route from Hong Kong to Singapore and was targeted while flying over South Vietnam. The incident highlighted ongoing threats to civil aviation amid the conflict in the region, contributing to increased concerns about air travel security.

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