Thursday, May 27, 2010

Today's "Yikes!" in History

The Italian Hall Disaster (sometimes referred to as the 1913 Massacre) is a tragedy that occurred on December 24, 1913 in Calumet, Michigan. Seventy-three men, women, and children, mostly striking mine workers and their families, were crushed to death when someone falsely yelled "fire" at a crowded Christmas party. To date it has not been established who cried "fire" and why.
Boy. That guy must feel like a jackass.

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