Historical Events tagged with "urban reconstruction"

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Natural Disasters

Devastating Earthquake Strikes Skopje

July 26th, 1963 61 years ago

An earthquake devastated Skopje, Yugoslavia, killing 1,100 people. The tremor struck in the early hours, causing widespread destruction across the city. Buildings collapsed, infrastructure was obliterated, and countless families were displaced. Emergency response was hindered by limited resources and the extent of the damage. The world watched as Skopje struggled to recover.

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