Surfside, Florida
The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside.
5th anniversary in 2026
In context
- When
- Thursday, June 24 20215 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Anniversary
- 5th in 2026
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 2021.
What happened
The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside.
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When did Surfside, Florida happen?
June 24 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Thursday.
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