apr 26, 1986 - chernobile disaster (1986) sasha
Description:
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on april 26 1986,. When a reactor at the nuclear power plant exploded during a safety test. The event exposed major weaknesses in the soviet technological system. The government tried to hide the accident and delay the evacuation, which angered the Soviet public and drew massive international criticism. Chernobyl became a ghost town, and a symbol of Soviet failure. This was a major event that helped end the cold war.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 26, 1986
Now
~ 40 years ago