As news of the latest mass shootings in America make the headlines, the number of people killed or wounded are astonishing. Although they are man-made tragedies, there have been a large number of natural disasters, military conflicts, and tragic accidents with higher casualty counts. Whether cult followings or freak accidents, or earthquakes and war, the deadliest days in America vary widely in their cause.
Here we recount 25 of the most deadly days in American history with most of them happening on American soil. We noted what caused the deaths and when each took place. Hopefully, by understanding what went wrong, we can avoid such tragic consequences in the future. Make sure to SHARE these infamous historical days with your friends as a reminder of the tragedies that have befallen us time and again.