Historical eventOctober 141913

Mining accident

The worst mining accident in the United Kingdom's history took place when an explosion resulted in 440 deaths at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, Wales.

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When
Tuesday, October 14 1913113 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1910s
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Dates: From 1913.

What happened

The worst mining accident in the United Kingdom's history took place when an explosion resulted in 440 deaths at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, Wales.

October 14 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  • December 14Japanese battleship HarunaHaruna (pictured), the fourth and last Japanese battlecruiser of the Kongō class, was launched and went on to serve in both world wars.
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  • February 2Grand Central TerminalNew York City's Grand Central Terminal, the world's largest train station by number of platforms, opened immediately after midnight.
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When did Mining accident happen?

October 14 1913 — 113 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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