On This Day: April 26
Tornado Talk Summary
On April 26, 1991, an outbreak of 55 tornadoes ripped across the plains, the strongest was an F5 that moved through Wichita and Andover, KS. F5 damage occurred across the southern part of Andover. Large frame homes were demolished. The Golden Spur Mobile Home Park was hit and per Storm Data, “Experienced tornado damage surveyors said the damage to the mobile home park was among the worst they had ever seen.” Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
April 26, 1906: An F4 tornado moved slowly at Bellevue, TX. “As the tornado moved into town, it turned to the east and widened to three quarters of a mile. This enormous tornado then engulfed the town, destroying about 80% of the buildings, and leveling many. Only 10 of 200 buildings remained undamaged. Many fires broke out in the wreckage, and complicated the situation.” Total of 17 fatalities and 50 injuries.
Twister From The 2000s
On this day in 2011, an EF2 tornado tracked for 42 miles from near Logan, TX, through the Keachi and Kickapoo areas in Louisiana, dissipating over Lake Bistineau. Two people were injured. Extensive tree damage occurred, and three dozen homes sustained varying degrees of damage. Source.
Weather Rewind
Tornado and Other Weather Events From On This Day
A thunderstorm in Fairbanks, AK, produced pea-sized hail on this day in 1978. This was the first recorded thunderstorm to occur in April for the town. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1956: First modern container ship, the Ideal X, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey for Houston, Texas. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
Carol Burnett was born on April 26, 1933, in San Antonio. She is a comedian and actress who starred in a long-running eponymous television variety show in the 1960s and ’70s. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1993: NBC announces Conan O’Brien to replace David Letterman on “Late Night”. Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 1982: Out on a day’s shopping, Rod Stewart was robbed by a gunman of his $50,000 Porsche on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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