On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End witnessed a catastrophic industrial failure as 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst from a poorly built tank. The sticky wave caused widespread destruction, claiming 21 lives, injuring 150, and leaving a lasting imprint on history. BulletsIn On Jan 15, 1919, a molasses tank exploded in Boston’s North End.
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On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End witnessed a catastrophic industrial failure as 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst from a poorly built tank. The sticky wave caused widespread destruction, claiming 21 lives, injuring 150, and leaving a lasting imprint on history. BulletsIn On Jan 15, 1919, a molasses tank exploded in Boston’s North End.
