David A Broad
A personal story
More than 40 years, told day by day
During the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon, an Israeli military helicopter launched a rocket attack on an ambulance in the village of Mansouri, resulting in the tragic deaths of two women and four children.
This incident highlighted the severe civilian casualties in the region's ongoing tensions.
The world witnessed a horrifying episode that underlined the brutality of warfare and the tragic consequences for innocent civilians.
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Rock for the Rainforest hosted by the organizations' founders Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, started on this day in 1991 as a biennial (formerly annual) benefit concert.
Yahoo!, launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange, selling 2.6 million shares at $13 per share
Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert was first held at Carnegie Hall, NYC on this day; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Don Henley, Diana Ross, Robin Williams, Branford Marsalis, and Kenny Kirkland
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The record-breaking production of The King and I opened in New York City.
The Australian production was brought to Broadway by the Dodgers, landing at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 11, 1996 starring Donna Murphy, who won a Tony for her portrayal as Anna, and Lou Diamond Phillips as the King.
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The most extreme wind speed ever recorded outside of a tornado was documented on this day during Tropical Cyclone Olivia on Barrow Island, Australia but almost 14 years would pass until it became an official world record.
The phenomenal wind speed reached an astonishing 408 kilometres per hour (253 miles per hour), which represents an unprecedented meteorological event. This measurement was officially verified and stands as a remarkable testament to the potential intensity of tropical cyclones in the region.
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A powerful Magnitude-6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kaki a sparsely populated area in the south of Iran causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction.
This was near the home of their first nuclear power plant at Bushehr, a city on the Persian Gulf about 60 miles away. .
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Bruce Seldon defeated Tony Tucker by technical knockout (TKO) in the 7th round, claiming the vacated World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight championship.
This victory marked a significant moment in Seldon's boxing career, establishing him as a prominent heavyweight contender of the mid-1990s.