7 Great disasters that occurred on Fridays
As it is known on the channel, Friday, July 11, 2025, is very important because it is the possible date of a major earthquake in California. I will list some of the worst disasters of the 20th and 21st centuries that occurred on Fridays:
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The Sinking of the Titanic (Friday, April 12, 1912)
The RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on Friday, April 10, 1912, and the sinking occurred on Sunday, April 15, but the event was preceded by that Friday, which marked the beginning of the tragedy.
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The 1939 Australian Bushfires
The Black Friday bushfires on Friday, January 13, 1939, in Victoria, Australia, are considered one of the worst natural disasters (wildfires) in the world, and undoubtedly the worst in Australia's history in terms of the affected areas.
The Outbreak of World War II
Germany invaded Poland on Friday, September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II. The German invasion was followed by declarations of war from France and the United Kingdom, initiating this global conflict. This date is 85 years, 10 months, and 10 days away from July 11, 2025.
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The Alaska Earthquake (Friday, March 27, 1964)
The Valdez earthquake in Alaska occurred on Friday, March 27, 1964, with a magnitude of 9.2. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in North America and the second strongest in world history. It caused massive destruction and generated a tsunami that affected the Pacific coasts.
61 years, 3 months, and 11 days until July 11, 2025. (It forms 7.11) or a triple 1.
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The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on Friday, April 25, 1986, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, located near the city of Pripyat, in what was then the Soviet Union (now Ukraine). During a safety test on reactor 4, a series of human errors and design flaws resulted in a massive explosion.
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The 2010 Chile Earthquake (Friday, February 27)
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile occurred on Friday, February 27, 2010. It was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, causing over 500 deaths and significant material damage across the country, along with generating a tsunami.
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The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Friday, March 11, 2011
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011, followed by a devastating tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people and left thousands missing. The disaster also triggered a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima plant.
14 years, 4 months, and 0 days until July 11, 2025.
The Sinking of the Titanic (Friday, April 12, 1912)
The RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on Friday, April 10, 1912, and the sinking occurred on Sunday, April 15, but the event was preceded by that Friday, which marked the beginning of the tragedy.
The 1939 Australian Bushfires
The Black Friday bushfires on Friday, January 13, 1939, in Victoria, Australia, are considered one of the worst natural disasters (wildfires) in the world, and undoubtedly the worst in Australia's history in terms of the affected areas.
The Outbreak of World War II
Germany invaded Poland on Friday, September 1, 1939, marking the beginning of World War II. The German invasion was followed by declarations of war from France and the United Kingdom, initiating this global conflict. This date is 85 years, 10 months, and 10 days away from July 11, 2025.
The Alaska Earthquake (Friday, March 27, 1964)
The Valdez earthquake in Alaska occurred on Friday, March 27, 1964, with a magnitude of 9.2. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in North America and the second strongest in world history. It caused massive destruction and generated a tsunami that affected the Pacific coasts.
61 years, 3 months, and 11 days until July 11, 2025. (It forms 7.11) or a triple 1.
The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on Friday, April 25, 1986, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, located near the city of Pripyat, in what was then the Soviet Union (now Ukraine). During a safety test on reactor 4, a series of human errors and design flaws resulted in a massive explosion.
The 2010 Chile Earthquake (Friday, February 27)
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile occurred on Friday, February 27, 2010. It was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, causing over 500 deaths and significant material damage across the country, along with generating a tsunami.
The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Friday, March 11, 2011
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011, followed by a devastating tsunami that killed more than 15,000 people and left thousands missing. The disaster also triggered a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima plant.
14 years, 4 months, and 0 days until July 11, 2025.
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