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41st year  -  N° 35                 Wednesday, 4 February 2026         Antwerpen		
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Saturday 30th of May 1896
130 years, 8 months and 5 days ago




1.389 people are trampled to death in a stampede during the festivities following the coronation of 28-year-old Emperor of Russia Nikolai II aka Nikolai the Bloody in Khodynka Field, Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia.

Several thousands of people had gathered to receive free gifts of a bread roll, a piece of sausage, pretzels, gingerbread, and a mug.


More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khodynka_Tragedy