Historical Events tagged with "fort lauderdale"
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Mass Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport
A mass shooting occurred at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, where five individuals lost their lives and six others sustained injuries. The incident was perpetrated by Esteban Santiago, who opened fire within the baggage claim area of the airport. The shooting created chaos among travelers and airport staff as emergency services responded promptly. Santiago was arrested on-site without further incident, leading to investigations into his motives and mental health history.
Continue ReadingFlight 19 Disappearance in Bermuda Triangle
Flight 19 was a training flight involving five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle. This incident is particularly notable due to the loss of contact with the planes during a routine navigation exercise over the Atlantic Ocean. The flight was led by Lieutenant Charles C. Taylor, who reported erratic compass readings before the entire squadron vanished without a trace. A rescue mission was launched, but the search efforts yielded no results, and the planes were never found.
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