On this day: September 15

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1988 • neutral • 31 views

Mass pileup during 1988 horse race kills several horses

Wide view of a racetrack stretch showing several fallen and struggling racehorses with dismounted jockeys and attendants rushing onto the track; emergency responders and grooms nearby.

A large multi-horse pileup occurred during a major horse race on September 15, 1988, resulting in multiple equine fatalities and prompting scrutiny of race conditions and safety practices.

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1988 • neutral • 47 views

Mass pileup during 1988 horse race kills multiple horses

Wide view of a racetrack scene showing a group of racehorses and jockeys near a turn, some horses down and track personnel moving toward them, with an overcast sky and spectators in the distant grandstand.

A multi-horse pileup during a horse race on September 15, 1988, resulted in the deaths of several horses and raised questions about safety and track procedures. Investigations and contemporary reports examined causes and responses to the incident.

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1967 • neutral • 40 views

Vietnam War Protests Escalate into Violence on U.S. College Campuses

1967 college campus protest: students occupying a university building entrance while police in helmets and shields prepare to clear the area

On September 15, 1967, antiwar demonstrations at multiple American universities intensified, producing clashes between students, police and administrators that reflected deepening national divisions over the Vietnam War.

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