Historical Events tagged with "eastern seaboard"

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Natural Disasters

Hurricane Hazel Strikes Eastern Seaboard

October 15th, 1954 70 years ago

Hurricane Hazel wreaked havoc on the eastern seaboard of North America, bringing heavy winds and devastating floodwaters. Originating in the Caribbean, the storm intensified as it approached landfall, with severe impacts felt in cities like New York and even reaching as far as Toronto, Canada. Flash floods claimed the lives of 95 people, while widespread destruction to infrastructure and homes led to substantial economic losses. Emergency services struggled to respond, caught off-guard by the storm’s severity.

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Space Exploration

Meteors Illuminate Eastern Seaboard Night Sky

February 9th, 1913 112 years ago

A stunning display of meteors captivated observers along the eastern seaboard of the Americas, with numerous sightings reported throughout the night. Astronomers were intrigued by the phenomenon and deduced that the meteors likely originated from a short-lived natural satellite of Earth. This satellite, which had previously been unrecorded, shed light on celestial mechanics and the dynamics of near-Earth objects. The meteor shower sparked widespread interest in astronomy and discussions about the nature of such cosmic events.

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