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  1. Pete

    The Loma Prieta Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989

    On this day, October 17, 1989, the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area during a live broadcast of the World Series. The quake tragically killed 63 people and injured 3,757 others, causing an estimated $6 billion in damage. It was a historic moment, as the...
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