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June 9

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1979

47 years ago

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The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven

The Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney, Australia, kills seven.

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2008

18 years ago

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Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people

Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people.

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