On this day in history
March 27
American
1964A 9.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in North American history, devastates Alaska and kills 139 people.
A 9.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in North American history, devastates Alaska and kills 139 people.
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1912The first Japanese cherry trees are planted in Washington, a gift from Tokyo.
The first Japanese cherry trees are planted in Washington, a gift from Tokyo.
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World
1977Two jumbo jets collide on the runway at Tenerife, killing 583 people in the deadliest aviation disaster in his…
Two jumbo jets collide on the runway at Tenerife, killing 583 people in the deadliest aviation disaster in history.
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