Historical Events tagged with "samara"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Bus Fire on Samara–Shymkent Road

January 18th, 2018 7 years ago

A bus transporting passengers caught fire on the Samara–Shymkent road in the Yrgyz District of Aktobe, Kazakhstan, resulting in the tragic loss of 52 lives. Among the passengers, there were three individuals and two drivers who managed to escape the flames. The cause of the fire and circumstances leading to the incident remain a critical area of investigation and concern.

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Religion & Philosophy

Explosions at the Al-Askari Shrine Escalate Sectarian Tensions

February 22nd, 2006 19 years ago

Explosions rocked the al-Askari Shrine in Samarra, a pivotal site in Shia Islam, at approximately 6:44 a.m. local Iraqi time. This attack marked a significant turning point, igniting widespread sectarian violence across Iraq and intensifying the rift between Sunni and Shia factions. The shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, held immense religious significance, and its destruction led to outrage among Shia communities and calls for revenge against Sunni groups.

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Accidents & Tragedies

Aeroflot Flight 6502 Crash at Kuibyshev Airport

October 20th, 1986 38 years ago

Aeroflot Flight 6502, operated by a Tupolev Tu-154, crashed while attempting to land at Kuibyshev Airport, resulting in 70 fatalities. The accident occurred due to adverse weather conditions and a malfunction in the aircraft's flight controls. The flight was carrying passengers from Moscow to Kuibyshev, and during the final approach, the plane encountered difficulties, leading to a tragic ending.

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