On this day: October 14

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1985 • neutral • 6 views

1985 European wine poisoning scandal: toxic methanol in adulterated wine

Bottles of inexpensive wine and jugs on a wooden table in a small-scale production setting, with laboratory glassware and a lab report sheet nearby.

In October 1985 a wave of methanol-poisoning cases linked to adulterated wine spread across several European countries, leading to hundreds of deaths and widespread regulatory and public-health responses.

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2016 • neutral • 5 views

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Suspected Terrorist Leader

A rural compound with damaged buildings and emergency responders and local residents gathered outside after a drone strike; dust and debris visible, dusk light.

On October 14, 2016, a United States military drone strike targeted and killed a militant leader believed to be directing regional attacks. U.S. officials identified the target as a senior figure in an armed group; local sources reported civilian and militant casualties amid ongoing operations.

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