Historical Events tagged with "yangtze"
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Yangtze River Ship Capsizes with Heavy Loss of Life
A ship carrying 458 people capsized in the Yangtze River in Hubei province, China, leading to a tragic loss of life, as 442 passengers perished in the disaster. The ship was reportedly caught in a severe storm, which contributed to the incident, highlighting concerns regarding safety regulations in the region’s shipping industry. Rescue operations were launched immediately following the capsizing, with teams working tirelessly to locate survivors and recover those missing.
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Japanese aircraft attacked and sank the USS Panay, a U.S. gunboat, on the Yangtze River in China. This incident occurred during the escalating tensions of the Second Sino-Japanese War, as Japan sought to expand its control over China. The USS Panay was on a mission to support American interests, and its attack resulted in significant international outcry and strained diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan.
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