Deadliest Bangladesh Tornado Kills 1,300, Leaves 80,000 Homeless April 26, 1989
The deadliest known tornado strikes Central Bangladesh, killing upwards of 1,300, injuring 12,000, and leaving as many as 80,000 homeless.
Date: April 26, 1989
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