1964day.year
Melbourne–Voyager collision: The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne collides with and sinks the destroyer HMAS Voyager off the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, killing 82.
In 1964, HMAS Melbourne accidentally rammed the destroyer HMAS Voyager, resulting in 82 fatalities off New South Wales.
On the night of February 10, 1964, during naval exercises off the southeastern coast of Australia, the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne collided with the destroyer HMAS Voyager. The impact breached Voyager’s hull, causing it to sink rapidly. Of the 314 crew members aboard Voyager, 82 lost their lives, many trapped below decks as the ship went down. Subsequent inquiries investigated navigational errors and communication failures between the vessels. The tragedy led to major changes in Royal Australian Navy training and operational procedures to improve safety during fleet maneuvers.
1964
Melbourne–Voyager collision
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Voyager
New South Wales
2004day.year
Forty-three people are killed and three are injured when a Fokker 50 crashes near Sharjah International Airport.
A Fokker 50 passenger aircraft crashed near Sharjah International Airport, resulting in forty-three fatalities and three injuries during final approach.
On February 10, 2004, a Fokker 50 passenger aircraft crashed near Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, killing forty-three people and injuring three.
The aircraft went down during its final approach under challenging weather conditions.
Emergency responders rushed to the remote crash site but faced difficulties due to poor visibility.
The disaster prompted investigations into flight safety procedures and airport approach protocols.
Aviation authorities reviewed operational standards to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
2004
Fokker 50
crashes
Sharjah International Airport
2009day.year
The communications satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collide in orbit, destroying both.
In a rare orbital accident, the satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collided in space, completely destroying both spacecraft.
On February 10, 2009, two satellites—Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251—collided in low Earth orbit at high velocity, destroying both spacecraft.
The accidental impact generated hundreds of debris fragments, increasing the risk for other satellites and crewed missions.
It marked the first major collision between two intact satellites, highlighting the growing congestion in Earth’s orbital environment.
Space agencies and operators raised alarms about collision avoidance and the need for improved tracking systems.
The incident led to enhanced international cooperation on space traffic management and debris mitigation efforts.
2009
communications satellites
Iridium 33
Kosmos 2251
collide in orbit
2013day.year
Thirty-six people are killed and 39 others are injured in a stampede in Allahabad, India, during the Kumbh Mela festival.
A deadly stampede during the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad claimed thirty-six lives and injured thirty-nine pilgrims.
On February 10, 2013, a massive stampede broke out during the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India, resulting in thirty-six deaths and thirty-nine injuries.
The Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, attracts millions of devotees to the Ganges-Yamuna confluence.
A sudden surge in the densely packed crowd led to panic and chaos on a narrow bridge.
Emergency teams and volunteers struggled to reach and treat the injured amid the overwhelming throng.
The tragedy highlighted the critical importance of crowd management and infrastructure planning at major public events.
2013
stampede
Allahabad
Kumbh Mela
2018day.year
Nineteen people are killed and 66 injured when a Kowloon Motor Bus double decker on route 872 in Hong Kong overturns.
A Kowloon Motor Bus double-decker overturned on route 872 in Hong Kong, killing nineteen passengers and injuring sixty-six others.
On February 10, 2018, a Kowloon Motor Bus double-decker operating on route 872 overturned on a rural road in Hong Kong, resulting in nineteen fatalities and sixty-six injuries.
Passengers were en route when the bus lost control and tumbled off the roadway.
Rescue teams faced challenges reaching the isolated accident scene and worked to transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
The crash prompted an investigation into vehicle maintenance, driver training, and road safety standards.
In its aftermath, transport authorities implemented stricter safety regulations for long-distance bus services.
2018
Kowloon Motor Bus
double decker
Hong Kong
overturns
2021day.year
Texas' worst energy infrastructure failure, the 2021 Texas power crisis, starts.
The 2021 Texas power crisis began, triggering massive outages and highlighting vulnerabilities in the state’s energy infrastructure.
On February 10, 2021, a severe winter storm hit Texas, causing widespread power outages that left millions without electricity and heat.
The state’s independent power grid, managed by ERCOT, struggled under record demand and frozen natural gas pipelines.
Hospitals, water plants, and other critical services faced dire shortages, prompting emergency declarations across the state.
The crisis exposed weaknesses in Texas’s energy infrastructure and regulatory systems, sparking calls for reform.
In the aftermath, officials launched reviews and proposed measures to strengthen grid resilience and prevent future large-scale blackouts.
2021
2021 Texas power crisis