http://www2.indystar.com/library/factfiles/accidents/history/coliseum_explosion/coliseum.html
On Halloween night, 1963, during a "Holiday on Ice" skating exhibition at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, a propane gas explosion killed 74 people and injured nearly 400.It was just after 11 p.m. and the skaters were finishing a medley called "Mardi Gras." No one realized that propane gas was leaking from a rusty tank in the concession area, slowly filling the unventilated room.
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March 18, 1937 Texas School Explosion
Make March 18 a day to tell the story of the 1937 Texas School Explosion. Inspire leadership to protect children from chemical hazards and unhealthy school conditions. Update your school's values and technical skills to live safely with 21st century chemicals and technology.
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March 18, 1937 Texas School Explosion
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