Historical Events tagged with "fires"

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

Massive Earthquake Devastates Edo and Kantō

November 11th, 1855 169 years ago

A powerful earthquake struck Edo, Japan, resulting in severe destruction across the Kantō region. The intense shaking led to widespread fires, contributing to the devastation. Estimates indicate a death toll ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 individuals, with nearly 14,000 buildings destroyed. The earthquake was a significant seismic event that highlighted the vulnerability of urban areas in Japan to natural disasters.

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Politics & Government

Fire at the U.S. Patent Office Building

December 15th, 1836 188 years ago

A significant fire occurred in the U.S. Patent Office building in Washington, D.C., resulting in the destruction of nearly 10,000 patents issued by the federal government, alongside approximately 7,000 related patent models. This catastrophic event drastically impacted the documentation of American inventions and intellectual property rights at that time.

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