In 1919, a tank filled with molasses burst in Boston, creating a deadly wave through city streets.
Fact #757
👍 0 · 👎 0
More History Facts
The Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 sent a wave of molasses through Boston streets.
Fact #636 · History
The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799.
Fact #614 · History
In 1916, a series of shark attacks occurred along the New Jersey coast.
Fact #768 · History
In 2000, a massive fireworks accident damaged part of a Dutch city.
Fact #802 · History
The Crusades were a series of religious wars in the Middle Ages.
Fact #606 · History
The Ottoman Empire lasted for more than six centuries.
Fact #590 · History
The Black Death significantly reduced Europe’s population in the 14th century.
Fact #582 · History
The 2005 Hurricane Katrina caused severe flooding in New Orleans.
Fact #843 · History
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.