Today in History – December 24

1913 – The Italian Hall Disaster (sometimes referred to as the 1913 Massacre) occurred when seventy-three men, women, and children, mostly striking mine workers and their families, were crushed to death in a stampede when someone falsely yelled “fire” at a crowded Christmas party.

Italian Hall disaster (StreetView)
Italian Hall disaster

2006 – Saparmurat Niyazov is laid to rest in the Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque.

Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque (Google Maps)
Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque

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