Hurricane Alicia Hits Texas Coast, Kills 21, Causes $1B Damage, August 18, 1983
Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 21 people and causing over US$1 billion in damage (1983 dollars).
Date: August 18, 1983
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