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02-01 Space shuttle and crew lost Texas
C. 02-19 Military plane crash kills 302 Iran
D. 02-20 96 killed in nightclub inferno Rhode Island, New England
4. 03-13 First alert over SARS Hong Kong
F. 05-01 Children trapped in quake Turkey
G. 05-21 More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake Algeria
7. 07-08 Twins dead after separation Singapore
I. 08-14 10,000 dead in heat wave France
J. 08-14 Major power outage New York
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  Space shuttle and crew lost
Jan.8  Turkey  Plane crashes, 75 dead, 5 survivors
Jan.21  Mexico  Strong quake shakes Mexico; 24 dead
Feb.1   Texas
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas
 Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark; and Israel's astronaut, Ilan Ramon. The loss was caused by damage sustained during launch when a piece of insulation broke off
Feb.17  Baltimore  Snow blankets U.S. East Coast
Feb.19   Iran
Feb.20   New England
Mar.6  Algeria  Plane crashes, killing 102
Mar.13   Hong Kong
  Virulent flu and pneumonia has swept through hospitals in Hong Kong and Vietnam.    Health officials have issued a global warning about the flu ...
Apr.23  China  WHO increases SARS travel warnings Apr.27  Beijing  SARS closes Beijing venues May.1   Turkey Children trapped in quake May.4  U. S. Midwest  Tornadoes wreak havoc May.9  Congo  Passengers sucked out of plane May.21   Algeria More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake  51,000 homeless and 8,626 injured. Survivors accused the government of turning a blind eye to shoddy construction May.26  Toronto  Toronto back on WHO's SARS list Jun.5  Beijing  SARS outbreak past its peak: WHO Jul.8   Singapore Twins dead after separation  2 conjoined Iranian women underwent 50 hours of continuous surgery Jul.9  Bangladesh  500 feared dead in ferry tragedy Aug.14   France   10,000 dead in heat wave
  Paris morgues are full and air conditioned tents have been set up to hold bodies.    Officials blame the high death toll on the length of the heat wave and that Parisian buildings typically lack air conditioning. In 'Plan Blan...
  New York Major power outage  An outage struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada Aug.22  Brazil  21 dead in rocket explosion Aug.26  Washington  Columbia report faults Nasa managers Aug.29  Arctic  Nuclear submarine sinks Sep.13  South Korea  Typhoon toll 'may top 100' Sep.18  Virginia  Isabel knocks out power to 2 million Oct.28  Southern California  Fires consume 500,000 acres Dec.23  Philippines  Landslides toll tops 200  USA  Mad cow disease confirmed Dec.25  Southern China  233 died in gas disaster   Southern Iran 28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran
  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured.    Aid workers caring for 100,000 survivors are calling for more help. Iran's president welcomed the US. 80% of Bam's mud...


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02/01 Space shuttle and crew lost
02/02 Sensors: rising temperatures on Columbia
02/03 Nasa extends shuttle search
02/17 Snow blankets U.S. East Coast
02/20 96 killed in nightclub inferno
02/21 Death toll rises to 65 in club inferno
02/23 6.8 earthquake rocks western China
March 2003
03/13 First alert over SARS
03/19 Cuban airliner lands under U.S. escort
03/13 First alert over SARS
April 2003
04/19 12 more people have died from SARS
04/20 Heads roll over SARS spread
04/23 WHO increases SARS travel warnings
04/27 SARS closes Beijing venues
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04/19 12 more people have died from SARS
04/20 Heads roll over SARS spread
04/23 WHO increases SARS travel warnings
04/27 SARS closes Beijing venues
May 2003
05/03 Ship issues SARS distress call
05/10 China 'missing' vital SARS data
05/15 Death for SARS spreaders
05/04 Tornadoes wreak havoc
05/03 Ship issues SARS distress call
05/10 China 'missing' vital SARS data
05/15 Death for SARS spreaders
June 2003
06/05 SARS outbreak past its peak: WHO
06/17 Taiwan SARS travel warning lifted
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06/05 SARS outbreak past its peak: WHO
July 2003
07/08 Twins dead after separation
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08/14 Major power outage
08/26 Columbia report faults Nasa managers
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September 2003
09/13 Typhoon toll 'may top 100'
09/18 Isabel knocks out power to 2 million
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10/28 Fires consume 500,000 acres
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December 2003
12/23 Landslides toll tops 200
12/25 233 died in gas disaster
12/23 Mad cow disease confirmed
12/25 233 died in gas disaster

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Plane crashes, 75 dead, 5 survivors Strong quake shakes Mexico; 24 dead   Space shuttle and crew lost

January 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jan.1  Solomon Islands  Cyclone Zoe wrecks islands
Jan.8   Turkey
Jan.18  Australia  State of emergency in capital
Jan.21   Mexico

February 2003 ... more > Top ^
Feb.1   Texas  
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas
 Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark; and Israel's astronaut, Ilan Ramon. The loss was caused by damage sustained during launch when a piece of insulation broke off
Feb.2  Nigeria  'Many dead' in Lagos blast  Texas  Sensors: rising temperatures on Columbia Feb.3  Texas  Nasa extends shuttle search Feb.17   Baltimore Snow blankets U.S. East Coast Feb.19   Iran Military plane crash kills 302
  The plane was carrying 284 members of Islamic Revolutionary Guard and 18 crew members
Feb.20   New England   96 killed in nightclub inferno Map of Rhode Island USA
  Band's pyrotechnics display igniting soundproofing material. Fire engulfed the wooden structure in 3 minutes
Feb.21  New York  Blast hits oil plant  New England  Death toll rises to 65 in club inferno Feb.23  Western China  6.8 earthquake rocks western China

March 2003 ... more > Top ^
Mar.6   Algeria Plane crashes, killing 102 Mar.13   Hong Kong     First alert over SARS
  Virulent flu and pneumonia has swept through hospitals in Hong Kong and Vietnam
 Health officials have issued a global warning about the flu and pneumonia. The precise origin of the infection is unknown
Mar.19  Florida  Cuban airliner lands under U.S. escort Mar.25  Iraq  Sandstorms slow Baghdad advance

April 2003 ... more > Top ^
Apr.5  Switzerland  WHO: SARS cases over 2,400 Apr.19  Hong Kong  12 more people have died from SARS Apr.20  Beijing  Heads roll over SARS spread Apr.23   China WHO increases SARS travel warnings Apr.27   Beijing     SARS closes Beijing venues  Authorities ordered the temporary closure of theaters and libraries and suspended the approval of marriages Apr.30  Turkey  Scores dead in quake

May 2003 ... more > Top ^
May.1   Turkey   Children trapped in quake
  A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory
May.2  Argentina  Floods displace 100,000  Turkey  Hopes fade for pupils May.3  Hong Kong  Ship issues SARS distress call May.4   U. S. Midwest   Tornadoes wreak havoc  Tornadoes are killing about 20 people and leaving an extensive trail of damage May.8  Switzerland  WHO: SARS death rate higher May.9   Congo Passengers sucked out of plane May.10  Beijing  China 'missing' vital SARS data May.15  China  Death for SARS spreaders May.20  Canada  Mad cow disease reported May.21   Algeria   More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake
  51,000 homeless and 8,626 injured. Survivors accused the government of turning a blind eye to shoddy construction
May.23  Algeria  Child pulled from quake rubble May.25  Turkey  Spanish troops killed in crash May.26   Toronto Toronto back on WHO's SARS list

June 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jun.5   Beijing SARS outbreak past its peak: WHO Jun.17  Taiwan  Taiwan SARS travel warning lifted Jun.21  Nigeria  105 killed in oil blast Jun.26  France  Footballer Foe died during game

July 2003 ... more > Top ^
Jul.5  Taiwan  WHO: Global SARS outbreak over Jul.7  Sudan  Plane crash kills 115 Jul.8   Singapore   Twins dead after separation
  2 conjoined Iranian women underwent 50 hours of continuous surgery
Jul.9   Bangladesh 500 feared dead in ferry tragedy  A passenger ferry sank in a river in southern Bangladesh. 250 people either swam to shore or were rescued Jul.22  Paris  Fire forces Eiffel Tower closure

August 2003 ... more > Top ^
Aug.2  Pakistan  Village blast kills 52 Aug.3  South Korea  Hyundai tour boss 'jumps to death' Aug.7  European Union  Relentless heat plagues Europe Aug.8  South Africa  S. Africa to distribute AIDS drugs Aug.14   France     10,000 dead in heat wave
  Paris morgues are full and air conditioned tents have been set up to hold bodies
 Officials blame the high death toll on the length of the heat wave and that Parisian buildings typically lack air conditioning. In 'Plan Blanc' doctors and nurses being recalled from leave, morgue workers called out of retirement, and further 1,000 hospital beds being made available
  New York   Major power outage
  An outage struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada
Aug.16  Iraq  Fire halts flow of oil Aug.22   Brazil 21 dead in rocket explosion Aug.26   Washington Columbia report faults Nasa managers Aug.29   Arctic Nuclear submarine sinks

September 2003 ... more > Top ^
Sep.5  Bermuda  Fabian pounds with 120 mph winds Sep.8  Singapore  SARS case tests positive Sep.13   South Korea Typhoon toll 'may top 100' Sep.15  Saudi Arabia  Prison fire kills 67 inmates Sep.18   Virginia Isabel knocks out power to 2 million  Isabel was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after dumping heavy rain Sep.25  Northern Japan  Earthquake rocks island of Hokkaido Sep.27  Rome  Massive power cut Sep.28  Moscow  Conference on climate change

October 2003 ... more > Top ^
Oct.25  North Caucasus  Rescuers Free 33 Trapped Coal Miners Oct.28   Southern California Fires consume 500,000 acres

November 2003 ... more > Top ^
Nov.19  South Africa  S Africa rolls out Aids programme Nov.25  Southern Africa  1 in 5 adults living with HIV/AIDS Nov.28  Japan  2 spy satellites blown up

December 2003 ... more > Top ^
Dec.23   Philippines   Landslides toll tops 200  At least 209 people have died after the heaviest rainfall in 25 years hit the nation   USA Mad cow disease confirmed Dec.25   Southern China   233 died in gas disaster   Thousands flee the disaster. A gas well burst in the Chuan Dongbei gas field, releasing natural gas and sulfurated hydrogen   Southern Iran   28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran
  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured
 Aid workers caring for 100,000 survivors are calling for more help. Iran's president welcomed the US. 80% of Bam's mud-brick buildings were flattened. President Khatami pledged to rebuild Bam's 2,000-year-old citadel ''whatever the cost'
Dec.27  Southern Iran  Hopes of finding quake survivors fade Dec.29  Southern Iran  Khamenei pledges to rebuild quake city Dec.30  Iran  Quake toll rises to 30,000

96 killed in nightclub inferno Map of Rhode Island USA



World, Disasters, 2003 Fire Timeline ... See World Fire timeline Top ^
2003
Jan.18  Australia  State of emergency in capital
Feb.20   New England
  Band's pyrotechnics display igniting soundproofing material. Fire engulfed the wooden structure in 3 minutes
Feb.21  New England  Death toll rises to 65 in club inferno Jul.22  Paris  Fire forces Eiffel Tower closure Aug.16  Iraq  Fire halts flow of oil Sep.15  Saudi Arabia  Prison fire kills 67 inmates Oct.28   Southern California Fires consume 500,000 acres


World, Disasters, 2003 Food Timeline ... See World Food timeline Top ^
2003 May.20  Canada  Mad cow disease reported Dec.23   USA Mad cow disease confirmed


World, Disasters, 2003 Earthquake Timeline ... See World Earthquake timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.21   Mexico Strong quake shakes Mexico; 24 dead Feb.23  Western China  6.8 earthquake rocks western China Apr.30  Turkey  Scores dead in quake May.1   Turkey Children trapped in quake
  A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory
May.21   Algeria More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake
  51,000 homeless and 8,626 injured. Survivors accused the government of turning a blind eye to shoddy construction
Sep.25  Northern Japan  Earthquake rocks island of Hokkaido Dec.25   Southern Iran 28,000 dead after earthquake Map of Bam Iran
  The earthquake is destroying most of the ancient city of Bam. More than 30,000 were injured
 Aid workers caring for 100,000 survivors are calling for more help. Iran's president welcomed the US. 80% of Bam's mud-brick buildings were flattened. President Khatami pledged to rebuild Bam's 2,000-year-old citadel ''whatever the cost'
Dec.29  Southern Iran  Khamenei pledges to rebuild quake city Dec.30  Iran  Quake toll rises to 30,000


World, Disasters, 2003 Soccer (Football) Timeline ... See World Soccer (Football) timeline Top ^
2003 Jun.26  France  Footballer Foe died during game Nov.19  South Africa  S Africa rolls out Aids programme


World, Disasters, 2003 Health Disaster Timeline ... See World Health Disaster timeline Top ^
2003 Mar.13   Hong Kong   First alert over SARS
  Virulent flu and pneumonia has swept through hospitals in Hong Kong and Vietnam
 Health officials have issued a global warning about the flu and pneumonia. The precise origin of the infection is unknown
Mar.25  Iraq  Sandstorms slow Baghdad advance Apr.5  Switzerland  WHO: SARS cases over 2,400 Apr.19  Hong Kong  12 more people have died from SARS Apr.20  Beijing  Heads roll over SARS spread Apr.23   China WHO increases SARS travel warnings Apr.27   Beijing   SARS closes Beijing venues  Authorities ordered the temporary closure of theaters and libraries and suspended the approval of marriages May.8  Switzerland  WHO: SARS death rate higher May.10  Beijing  China 'missing' vital SARS data May.15  China  Death for SARS spreaders May.20  Canada  Mad cow disease reported May.26   Toronto Toronto back on WHO's SARS list Jun.5   Beijing SARS outbreak past its peak: WHO Jun.17  Taiwan  Taiwan SARS travel warning lifted Jun.26  France  Footballer Foe died during game Jul.5  Taiwan  WHO: Global SARS outbreak over Jul.8   Singapore Twins dead after separation
  2 conjoined Iranian women underwent 50 hours of continuous surgery
Aug.8  South Africa  S. Africa to distribute AIDS drugs Sep.8  Singapore  SARS case tests positive Dec.23   USA Mad cow disease confirmed


World, Disasters, 2003 Sea Disaster Timeline ... See World Sea Disaster timeline Top ^
2003 May.3  Hong Kong  Ship issues SARS distress call Jul.9   Bangladesh 500 feared dead in ferry tragedy  A passenger ferry sank in a river in southern Bangladesh. 250 people either swam to shore or were rescued Aug.29   Arctic Nuclear submarine sinks Aug.29   Arctic Nuclear submarine sinks


World, Disasters, 2003 Power Outage Timeline ... See World Power Outage timeline Top ^
2003 Jun.21  Nigeria  105 killed in oil blast Aug.14   New York Major power outage
  An outage struck simultaneously across dozens of cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada
Aug.16  Iraq  Fire halts flow of oil Sep.27  Rome  Massive power cut


World, Disasters, 2003 Justice Timeline ... See World Justice timeline Top ^
2003 May.15  China  Death for SARS spreaders


World, Disasters, 2003 Weather Related Timeline ... See World Weather Related timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.1  Solomon Islands  Cyclone Zoe wrecks islands Feb.17   Baltimore Snow blankets U.S. East Coast Mar.25  Iraq  Sandstorms slow Baghdad advance May.4   U. S. Midwest Tornadoes wreak havoc  Tornadoes are killing about 20 people and leaving an extensive trail of damage Aug.7  European Union  Relentless heat plagues Europe Aug.14   France   10,000 dead in heat wave
  Paris morgues are full and air conditioned tents have been set up to hold bodies
 Officials blame the high death toll on the length of the heat wave and that Parisian buildings typically lack air conditioning. In 'Plan Blanc' doctors and nurses being recalled from leave, morgue workers called out of retirement, and further 1,000 hospital beds being made available
Sep.5  Bermuda  Fabian pounds with 120 mph winds Sep.13   South Korea Typhoon toll 'may top 100' Sep.18   Virginia Isabel knocks out power to 2 million  Isabel was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after dumping heavy rain Sep.28  Moscow  Conference on climate change


World, Disasters, 2003 Landslide Timeline ... See World Landslide timeline Top ^
2003 Dec.23   Philippines Landslides toll tops 200  At least 209 people have died after the heaviest rainfall in 25 years hit the nation


World, Disasters, 2003 AIDS Timeline ... See World AIDS timeline Top ^
2003 Aug.8  South Africa  S. Africa to distribute AIDS drugs Nov.19  South Africa  S Africa rolls out Aids programme Nov.25  Southern Africa  1 in 5 adults living with HIV/AIDS


World, Disasters, 2003 Flood Timeline ... See World Flood timeline Top ^
2003 May.2  Argentina  Floods displace 100,000


World, Disasters, 2003 Aviation Disasters Timeline ... See World Aviation Disasters timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.8   Turkey Plane crashes, 75 dead, 5 survivors Feb.19   Iran Military plane crash kills 302
  The plane was carrying 284 members of Islamic Revolutionary Guard and 18 crew members
Feb.19   Iran Military plane crash kills 302
  The plane was carrying 284 members of Islamic Revolutionary Guard and 18 crew members
Mar.6   Algeria Plane crashes, killing 102 Mar.19  Florida  Cuban airliner lands under U.S. escort Mar.19  Florida  Cuban airliner lands under U.S. escort May.9   Congo Passengers sucked out of plane May.25  Turkey  Spanish troops killed in crash Jul.7  Sudan  Plane crash kills 115 Dec.29  Southern Iran  Khamenei pledges to rebuild quake city


World, Disasters, 2003 Environmental Timeline ... See World Environmental timeline Top ^
2003 Dec.25   Southern China 233 died in gas disaster   Thousands flee the disaster. A gas well burst in the Chuan Dongbei gas field, releasing natural gas and sulfurated hydrogen


World, Disasters, 2003 Tourism Timeline ... See World Tourism timeline Top ^
2003 Aug.3  South Korea  Hyundai tour boss 'jumps to death'


World, Disasters, 2003 Talks Timeline ... See World Talks timeline Top ^
2003 Sep.28  Moscow  Conference on climate change


World, Disasters, 2003 Political Leaders Timeline ... See World Political Leaders timeline Top ^
2003 Apr.20  Beijing  Heads roll over SARS spread Aug.3  South Korea  Hyundai tour boss 'jumps to death'


World, Disasters, 2003 Prison Timeline ... See World Prison timeline Top ^
2003 Sep.15  Saudi Arabia  Prison fire kills 67 inmates


World, Disasters, 2003 Rescue Timeline ... See World Rescue timeline Top ^
2003 May.2  Turkey  Hopes fade for pupils May.23  Algeria  Child pulled from quake rubble Aug.26   Washington Columbia report faults Nasa managers Oct.25  North Caucasus  Rescuers Free 33 Trapped Coal Miners Dec.27  Southern Iran  Hopes of finding quake survivors fade


World, Disasters, 2003 Space Disaster Timeline ... See World Space Disaster timeline Top ^
2003 Feb.1   Texas   Space shuttle and crew lost
  Columbia broke up as it descended toward a planned landing, showering debris across southeastern Texas
 Those killed on the flight were commander Rick D. Husband; pilot William C. McCool; payload commander Michael P. Anderson; mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark; and Israel's astronaut, Ilan Ramon. The loss was caused by damage sustained during launch when a piece of insulation broke off
Feb.2  Texas  Sensors: rising temperatures on Columbia Feb.3  Texas  Nasa extends shuttle search Aug.22   Brazil 21 dead in rocket explosion Aug.26   Washington Columbia report faults Nasa managers Nov.28  Japan  2 spy satellites blown up


World, Disasters, 2003 Energy Business Timeline ... See World Energy Business timeline Top ^
2003 Sep.27  Rome  Massive power cut


World, Disasters, 2003 Explosion Timeline ... See World Explosion timeline Top ^
2003 Feb.2  Nigeria  'Many dead' in Lagos blast Feb.21  New York  Blast hits oil plant Jun.21  Nigeria  105 killed in oil blast Aug.2  Pakistan  Village blast kills 52 Aug.16  Iraq  Fire halts flow of oil