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Today in History: December 3, toxic gas leak kills thousands in Bhopal

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2024. There are 28 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 3, 1984, a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India, causing an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 deaths and more than 500,000 injuries. Also on this date: In 1947, the Tennessee Williams play “A Streetcar Named Desire” opened on Broadway. Related Articles National News | Trump’s pick for FBI head started as Miami lawyer but didn’t stand out, ex-colleagues say National News | Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk National News | Woman driving drunk who killed bride still in her wedding dress sentenced to 25 years in prison National News | A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data National News | Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says In 1967, a surgical team in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr.

 

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