1996

London.
Mad cow illness may threaten humans. The concern stems from new scientific research that reveals likely links between "mad cow disease" -- known as BSE -- and its fatal human equivalent, CJD, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. The disease attacks brain matter and literally riddles the brain with holes, like a sponge.
Britain raised the possibility of destroying its entire herd of 11 million cattle on Thursday as panic over the possible health risk of British beef swept across Europe.

1934

Hakodate, Japan
1500 die in a devastating fire caused by the collapse of a chimney . The fire was spreading for 2 days .