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Monday, 11 May 2026

1998

India conducts three underground atomic tests in Pokhran to include a thermonuclear device.

1997

IBM Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format.

1996

After the aircraft's departure from Miami, Florida, a fire started by improperly handled oxygen canisters in the cargo hold of Atlanta-bound ValuJet Flight 592 causes the Douglas DC-9 to crash in the Florida Everglades killing all 110 on board.

The 1996 Everest disaster: on a single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest .

1995

In New York City more than 170 countries decide to extend the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty indefinitely and without conditions.

1987

Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II.

In Baltimore, Maryland, the first heart-lung transplant takes place. The surgery is performed by Dr. Bruce Reitz of the Stanford University School of Medicine.

1985

Bradford City stadium fire: Fifty-six spectators die and more than 200 are injured in a flash fire at Valley Parade football ground during a match against Lincoln City in Bradford, England.

1973

Citing government misconduct, Daniel Ellsberg has charges for his involvement in releasing the Pentagon Papers to ''The New York Times'' dismissed.

1970

The Lubbock Tornado, a F5 tornado, hits Lubbock, Texas, killing 26 and causing $250 million in damage.

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