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1889

Johnstown Flood occurred in Pennsylvania USA after a dam failure causing massive destruction and loss of life

1911

RMS Titanic was launched in Belfast marking the beginning of the famous ocean liner’s journey

1961

Republic of South Africa was declared after leaving the British Commonwealth following a referendum

1970

Peru was hit by the Ancash earthquake which triggered deadly avalanches from Mount Huascarán causing widespread devastation

2003

Morocco carried out major security operations and arrests following the Casablanca terrorist bombings earlier in May

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