1945
81 years ago
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The Smoke Tragedy left 355 workers dead in the underground copper mine of El Teniente, Chile

June 19, 1945

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The Smoke Tragedy left 355 workers dead in the underground copper mine of El Teniente, Chile.

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The Smoke Tragedy left 355 workers dead in the underground copper mine of El Teniente, Chile.

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Date
June 19, 1945
Event Type
General
Years Ago
81

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