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Remembering the Tragedy of Japan Airlines Flight 123 on August 12

On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 crashed into a mountain, resulting in the deaths of 520 people, marking it as the worst single-aircraft disaster in history. This day also recalls significant historical events, including President Andrew Johnson's impeachment proceedings and the end of the Spanish-American War.

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