Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 18 November 1720

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The explosion was caused by a faulty weld on a 65–76 "Kit" practice torpedo, leading to an explosion of high-test peroxide and secondary detonation of 5 to 7 torpedo warheads.
(12 August 2000)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 18th of November 1720 306 years, 3 months and 7 days ago
Pirate captain John Rackham aka Calico Jack is executed by hanging at the age of 38 in Port Royal, Surrey, Jamaica. Calico Jack's body was then gibbeted on display on a very small islet at a main entrance to Port Royal.