Historical Events tagged with "incident"

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.

Crime & Law

First Unabomber Bombing at Northwestern University

May 25th, 1978 46 years ago

A bomb exploded at Northwestern University, causing minor injuries to several individuals. The explosive device was part of a series of bombings carried out by the individual later known as the Unabomber, Theodore Kaczynski. The incident marked the beginning of a lengthy and complex investigation into his identity and motivations. Kaczynski targeted academic institutions, believing they represented the technological and societal issues he vehemently opposed.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Alaska Airlines Flight 779 Crash Overview

July 21st, 1961 63 years ago

Alaska Airlines Flight 779, a chartered Convair 440 aircraft, crashed near Shemya Air Force Base in Alaska, resulting in the deaths of six individuals onboard. The flight was reportedly returning to its base after a routine trip. Eyewitness accounts detailed the last moments of the aircraft's descent, highlighting potential mechanical failure as a contributing factor. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but no survivors were found among the passengers and crew.

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