Historical eventFebruary 111823

Carnival tragedy of 1823

Around 110 boys were killed in a human crush at the Convent of the Minori Osservanti (corridor pictured) in Valletta on the last day of the Maltese Carnival.

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When
Tuesday, February 11 1823203 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1820s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1823.

What happened

Around 110 boys were killed in a human crush at the Convent of the Minori Osservanti (corridor pictured) in Valletta on the last day of the Maltese Carnival.

February 11 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  6. 2015European Space Agency
  7. 20162016 Ad Dair shooting
  8. 2017North Korea
  9. 2018Saratov Airlines Flight 703
  10. 2020COVID-19 pandemic
  11. 20242024 Finnish presidential election

Also in 1823

  • December 2James MonroeU.S. president James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a proclamation of opposition to European colonialism in the New World.
  • March 15Benjamin MorrellAmerican sailor Benjamin Morrell erroneously reported the existence of New South Greenland, a phantom island, near Antarctica.
  • August 18Demerara rebellion of 1823At least 9,000 enslaved people rebelled in the British colony in Demerara-Essequibo (in present-day Guyana), demanding emancipation.
  • March 29Joaquín de OreamunoJoaquín de Oreamuno led a coup d'état that overthrew Rafael Francisco Osejo, attempting to restore allegiance to the Mexican Empire.

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When did Carnival tragedy of 1823 happen?

February 11 1823 — 203 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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