November 1, 1755★★★★★
1755 Lisbon earthquake
A massive earthquake, followed by a tsunami and fires, devastates Lisbon, killing tens of thousands and deeply influencing Enlightenment thought.
Disaster· Portugal, Spain, Morocco
Timeline
2 events18th century
20th century
- April 26, 1937★★★★★
Bombing of Guernica
German and Italian aircraft supporting the Nationalists bomb the Basque town of Guernica, an event depicted in Picasso's famous painting.
WarDisaster· Spain, Germany, Italy