The Long Count of the Maya calendar recycles according to the most popular correlation
“Experience the intriguing history of the Mayan calendar that reset, according to popular belief, on December 21, 2012. Join the debate, along with a challenging minority, suggesting this monumental event instead happened on December 23, 2012.”
In Petarukan in Central Java, Indonesia, a train crashes into another parked at a railway station, killing at least 36 people
On October 2, 2010, a devastating train accident in Petarukan, Central Java, Indonesia left at least 36 deceased and numerous injured. The tragedy unfolded when a speeding train collided with another parked at the railway station, making it one of Indonesia’s deadliest rail accidents in recent history.
Singer Eddie Fisher dies at age 82
Renowned 1950s teen idol, Eddie Fisher, famous for hits like “Thinking of You” and “Oh! My Pa-Pa”, sadly passed away at 82 in Berkeley, California on September 22, 2010. Remembered for his virtuosic vocal talent, Eddie Fisher’s death marks a significant loss in the music industry.
Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province of Indonesia erupts for the first time in 400 years
On August 28, 2010, Mount Sinabung erupted for the first time in 400 years, making headlines across North Sumatra province in Indonesia. This historical volcanic eruption showcased the incredible power and unpredictability of our planet’s geological activities.
Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki defeats Russia’s Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 at the WTA tour Rogers Cup
On August 23, 2010, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark triumphs over Russian player Vera Zvonareva, scoring 6-3, 6-2 at Montreal’s WTA tour Rogers Cup, writing a cheque of US$350,000 to her victory. This definitive win emphasizes Wozniacki’s outstanding presence in world tennis, underlining the match’s significance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
A Boeing 737 jetliner with 131 passengers aboard crashes on landing at airport
On August 16, 2010, a Boeing 737 jetliner carrying 131 passengers crash-landed at a Colombian airport on San Andres Island, splitting into three sections and resulting in one fatality. Reports suggest that the plane may have been struck by lightning prior to the tragic crash.
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