Historical Events tagged with "damage"

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

June Hurricane Devastates Gulf of St. Lawrence

June 20th, 1959 65 years ago

In June 1959, a rare hurricane struck Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence, causing extensive damage and resulting in the deaths of 35 people. The storm, which originated as a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic, intensified and changed course unexpectedly, making landfall in Eastern Canada. Coastal communities faced severe flooding and destruction as high winds and torrential rain impacted the region. The unexpected timing and intensity of the storm caught residents off guard, leading to a catastrophic loss of life and property.

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Natural Disasters

Hurricane Flossy Strikes Gulf Coast

September 23rd, 1956 68 years ago

After forming in the eastern Pacific, a tropical storm intensified and was named Hurricane Flossy just hours before it made landfall. The hurricane hit the Gulf Coast, causing significant destruction that resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately USD$24.8 million in damages, affecting communities along the coast.

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Hurricane Displaces Thousands and Causes Damage

September 23rd, 1920 104 years ago

A hurricane originally formed in Louisiana dissipated over Kansas, leading to the evacuation of about 4,500 residents. The storm, which caused around $1.45 million in damages, demonstrated the unpredictable path of tropical storms and their impacts on inland areas. The unusual trajectory caught many by surprise as communities prepared for severe weather.

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