This Day In History, November 25th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on November 25th
The greatest natural disaster in recorded history struck the Indian city of Coringa in 1839, killing an estimated 300,000 people.
During the American Civil War, the Confederate Army of Tennessee, headed by General John Bell Hood, conducted a series of attacks against Union forces in the Battle of Franklin in Tennessee.
1947: The "Hollywood Ten" screenwriters were charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee about their supposed communist sympathies.
1986: The hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 resulted in a brutal confrontation at Malta's Luqa Airport, killing 60 people, including 49 passengers and crew, two hijackers, and two Maltese troops.
North Korea bombed Yeonpyeong Island, a South Korean island in the Yellow Sea, killing four people and injured 19. The event heightened tensions between the two Koreas, prompting worldwide criticism.
1839: A cyclone hit the Indian city of Coringa, killing an estimated 300,000 people in the deadliest natural disaster in recorded history.
The storm that struck Coringa in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on November 25, 1839, is regarded as the worst natural calamity in recorded history. At the time, the city was a significant port and commerce hub, and the hurricane wreaked widespread devastation, with storm surges reaching up to 40 feet high. The disaster's death toll is expected to reach about 300,000, which is greater than the number of persons killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The accident had a devastating impact on the region, and it took many years for the area to recover.
1864: The Confederate Army of Tennessee, led by General John Bell Hood, launched a series of attacks against Union forces at the Battle of Franklin in Tennessee during the American Civil War.
The Battle of Franklin was a key battle in the American Civil War that took place 1864, in Franklin, Tennessee. General John Bell Hood led the Confederate Army of Tennessee in a series of operations against Union forces led by Major General John Schofield. The Confederate attacks were effective at first, but were eventually repelled with great losses. The conflict claimed around 10,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest battles of the war. Despite their defeat, Confederate forces continued to fight, and the war would last several months longer before ending in Union victory.
1947: Hollywood screenwriters known as the "Hollywood Ten" were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee about their alleged communist sympathies.
On November 25, 1947, the "Hollywood Ten" were cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) about their supposed communist sympathies. The HUAC was a House of Representatives committee formed to examine potential communist influence in the entertainment sector. The Hollywood Ten, along with many other writers, actors, and directors, were summoned to appear before the committee, but they refused to answer questions about their political opinions or disclose names of others who may have been involved. As a result, they were charged with contempt of Congress and barred from working in the entertainment sector. The Hollywood blacklist lasted several years and had a catastrophic influence on individuals who were targeted's careers and lives.
1986: The hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 ended in a bloody standoff at Luqa Airport in Malta, resulting in the deaths of 60 people, including 49 passengers and crew, two hijackers, and two Maltese soldiers.
The hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 happened shortly after the jet took off from Athens, Greece, when three terrorists boarded the plane. The jet was carrying 89 passengers and crew members on its way to Cairo, Egypt. The hijackers, who were members of the Palestinian terrorist group Abu Nidal Organization, sought the liberation of Palestinian detainees confined in Israeli jails.
The jet was forced to land at Malta's Luqa Airport, where a standoff began. After many hours of negotiating, Maltese officials attempted to assault the plane, but the hijackers retaliated with hand grenades and automatic guns.The jet caught fire in the subsequent commotion, killing 60 persons, including 49 passengers and crew members, two hijackers, and two Maltese troops.
The hijacking and following standoff received extensive media coverage, having a substantial influence on aviation security procedures. It was eventually revealed that one of the hijackers was able to board the plane with a weapon and explosives, underlining the necessity for tighter security procedures.
2010: North Korea bombarded Yeonpyeong Island, a South Korean island in the Yellow Sea, killing four South Koreans and injuring 19 others. The incident escalated tensions between the two Koreas and prompted international condemnation.
North Korea bombed Yeonpyeong Island, a South Korean island in the Yellow Sea, 2010. Two South Korean marines and two civilians were killed, while 19 others were injured. The North Korean military launched the strike in retaliation for South Korean military drills in the vicinity.
The event heightened tensions between North and South Korea and drew international criticism. The United States and other countries demanded that the bloodshed stop immediately and that North Korea stop its provocations. The UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to examine the issue.
The attack on Yeonpyeong Island was one of the most catastrophic confrontations between North and South Korea in recent years, serving as a reminder of the two nations' continued tensions. It also emphasized the region's risk of violence and the importance of continuing efforts to ensure stability and peace.