On This Day: April 7
Tornado Talk Summary
47 tornadoes were confirmed on April 7, 2006. The deadliest crossed through parts of Davidson and Sumner Counties in TN. It was given a rating of F3. There were 128 injuries and 7 fatalities. Read the full summary here!Â
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
April 7, 1903: A possible F3 tornado moved through portions of White and Cleburne Counties in Arkansas. A man was killed in his home near Rosebud. North of Pangburn, 43 homes were destroyed. Six people were killed in one home and two in another.
Twister From The 2000s
On this day in 2006, an F3 tornado tracked for 15 miles across Dickson and Cheatham Counties in Tennessee. Several homes and trailers were demolished and dozens of others were damaged. Source.Â
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?Â
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
On this day in 1926, a lightning strike sparked a massive oil fire at San Louis Obispo, CA. The fire destroyed over 6 million gallons of oil and spread to over 900 acres as it raged on for five days. The fire spun up many fire-tornadoes, one of which leveled a farmhouse killing two people. Â Source.Â
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!Â
Sources: onthisday.com, thisdayinmusic.com & Britannica!Â
Historical Event
On this day in 30: Scholars’ estimate for Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman troops in Jerusalem [or April 3]. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!Â
Famous Birthday
Russell Crowe, was born April 7, 1964, Wellington, New Zealand. He is an actor known for his commitment, intensity, and ruggedly handsome good looks. He won an Academy Award for Gladiator (2000). Source:Â Britannica.Â
Film & TV
On this day in 1954: WALB TV channel 10 in Albany, GA (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting. Get more daily history at onthisday.com!Â
Music Trivia
On this day in 1990: Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee was injured when performing a stunt during a concert, falling 20 feet from a lighting rig. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!Â
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