Historical Events tagged with "bermuda"

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

Tudor IV Star Tiger vanishes in Bermuda Triangle

January 30th, 1948 77 years ago

A British South American Airways Tudor IV Star Tiger, en route from Bermuda to Jamaica, disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle. The aircraft, carrying 31 passengers and crew, vanished without a trace shortly after takeoff. An extensive search operation was launched, but no wreckage or bodies were ever found, contributing to theories about the Bermuda Triangle's mysterious reputation.

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Technology & Innovation

Linking Canada and Bermuda via Telegraph Cable

July 1st, 1890 134 years ago

The telegraph cable connecting Canada and Bermuda was completed, enhancing communication between the two regions. This cable significantly reduced communication time, allowing for faster exchanges of information between Canada and Bermuda, ultimately helping in trade and governance. The project aimed to strengthen ties and improve telecommunication infrastructure in the region.

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Exploration & Discovery

Sea Venture Shipwreck Leads to New Colony

July 25th, 1609 415 years ago

The English ship Sea Venture was deliberately run aground in Bermuda during a storm to prevent it from sinking. The crew and passengers, who were en route to Virginia, survived and established a new settlement on the island. Their plight and survival led to the founding of the Bermuda colony, which became significant for navigation and trade.

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