On this day in 1970, in Washington, D.C., 75,000 to 100,000 war protesters demonstrated in front of the White House against the Vietnam War.
On this day in 1992, the Westray Mine disaster killed 26 workers in Nova Scotia, Canada.
On this day in 2001 – In Ghana, 129 football fans died in what became known as the Accra Sports Stadium disaster. The deaths were caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of teargas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee.
On this day in 2015, Russia staged its biggest ever military parade in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.
On this day in 1970, in Washington, D.C., 75,000 to 100,000 war protesters demonstrated in front of the White House against the Vietnam War.
On this day in 1992, the Westray Mine disaster killed 26 workers in Nova Scotia, Canada.
On this day in 2001 – In Ghana, 129 football fans died in what became known as the Accra Sports Stadium disaster. The deaths were caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of teargas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee.
On this day in 2015, Russia staged its biggest ever military parade in Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.