may 30, 1896 - The Khodynka Tragedy - 30 (18) May 1896
Description:
A stampede in Moscow occurs during festivities following Nicholas II’s coronation, as crowds, worried that the supplies of free souvenirs would run out, rushed for the stalls to get them. This results in the deaths of over 1,300 people.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 30, 1896
Now
~ 129 years ago