Historical Events tagged with "gainesville"

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Natural Disasters

Tornado Outbreak Strikes Gainesville, Georgia

April 6th, 1936 88 years ago

A significant tornado outbreak occurred when a tornado from the same storm system that struck Tupelo, Mississippi, hit Gainesville, Georgia, resulting in substantial destruction and loss of life. The tornado cut through the city, demolishing many homes and businesses, and tragically led to the deaths of 203 people, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. The storm's ferocity was compounded by the simultaneous weather conditions that enabled its rapid development.

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Military & Warfare

Nathan Bedford Forrest's Surrender in Alabama

May 9th, 1865 159 years ago

Nathan Bedford Forrest surrendered his Confederate forces in Gainesville, Alabama, marking the end of his military campaign. This surrender occurred in the wake of the Confederate defeat in the American Civil War, as Union forces continued to secure their victories across the South. Forrest had been a controversial figure due to his previous leadership and tactics during the war, and his decision to surrender reflected the shifting tide in favor of the Union. This retreat symbolized a significant moment in the post-war South.

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