Grue Church fire
The deadliest fire in Norwegian history occurred at a church in Grue, killing at least 113 people.
In context
- When
- Sunday, May 26 1822204 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 19th century · 1820s
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
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.
At a glance
Dates: From 1822.
What happened
The deadliest fire in Norwegian history occurred at a church in Grue, killing at least 113 people.
May 26 through the years
Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.
- 1822Grue Church fire
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- 1998MIAT Mongolian Airlines
- 1999Manchester United F.C.
- 2002I-40 bridge disaster
- 2003Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230
- 20082008 South China floods
- 2014Narendra Modi
- 2020George Floyd protests
- 20212021 San Jose shooting
- 20252025 Liverpool parade attack
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When did Grue Church fire happen?
May 26 1822 — 204 years ago, on a Sunday.
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