Historical Events tagged with "basilicata"

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

Devastating 6.9 Mw Irpinia Earthquake Strikes

November 23rd, 1980 44 years ago

A powerful 6.9 Mw earthquake struck southern Italy, with its epicenter located near the town of Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi in the Irpinia region. The earthquake registered a maximum Mercalli intensity of X, classifying it as extreme. It resulted in widespread destruction across several provinces, leading to significant casualties and injuries. The estimated death toll ranged between 2,483 and 4,900, while injuries were reported between 7,700 and 8,934, highlighting the significant impact on the population and infrastructure of southern Italy.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Freight Train Stalls, Massive Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

March 3rd, 1944 81 years ago

A freight train carrying stowaway passengers stalled in a tunnel shortly after departing from Balvano, Basilicata, Italy. As the train became trapped in the tunnel, passengers were exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, leading to 517 fatalities. This incident unfolds in a context of World War II travel, where many sought refuge and escape from war-torn areas, often risking dangerous modes of transport.

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