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When Boston Was Shocked By Deadly Molasses Flood On This Day In 1919

Summary by NDTV
Over 106 years ago, Boston's North End faced one of the most bizarre and tragic disasters in history. On January 15, 1919, a storage tank holding 2.3 million US gallons of molasses suddenly burst, claiming 21 lives and injuring around 150 people.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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