On this day…in 1954
On this day in 1954, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Algeria, near Orleansville, killing 1,600 people. Another 5,000 people suffered serious injuries during the strong tremor and series of aftershocks that followed. The Cheliff River Valley features some of the best farmland in North Africa. Orleansville, the center of the area, can trace its history back … [Read the full story]
On this day…1968
On this day in 1968, the Western Australian town of Meckering suffers an earthquake. At 10:59am on 14 October 1968, the town of approximately 240 people was struck by an earthquake which registered 6.9 on the Richter scale. No deaths were reported, but the earthquake injured 17 people, and caused an estimated $2.2 million worth of … [Read the full story]
Goalkeeper scores a 90 metre goal
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham kicked an amazing goal from over 90 metres out in a friendly against West Bromwich Albion. It was a ‘Hail Mary’ play that just happened to come off for the San Jose goalkeeper, who booted the football over 90 metres for it to bounce over the opponents goalkeeper and … [Read the full story]
Earthquake strikes off northeast coast of Japan
A major earthquake struck off northeastern Japan Sunday, prompting tsunami advisories for several coastal regions, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, according to the Japanese news agency Kyodo. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 10:57 a.m. at the epicenter, about 130 miles east … [Read the full story]
Poms RFU stops Crusaders and Sharks playing at Twickenham
Britain’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) has quashed hopes that London’s famous Twickenham stadium could host the Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Sharks. The Christchurch franchise asked the RFU if it could host the March 26 fixture as their own ground is unusable due to damage sustained in the recent earthquake. Despite their … [Read the full story]
