Historical Events tagged with "beecher"
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Natural Disasters
F5 Tornado Devastates Beecher, Michigan
June 8th, 1953 71 years ago
A powerful F5 tornado struck Beecher, Michigan, inflicting significant damage. On that day, the tornado claimed the lives of 116 people, injured 844 others, and resulted in the destruction of around 340 homes. The tornado was characterized by its extreme intensity, with winds surpassing 260 miles per hour, making it one of the most severe tornadoes recorded in U.S. history. The devastation was exacerbated by the densely populated nature of the area.
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