Historical eventNovember 42025

UPS Airlines Flight 2976

UPS Airlines Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F crashes into multiple buildings during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 people, including the 3 crew members.

1st anniversary in 2026

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When
Tuesday, November 4 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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Dates: From 2025.

What happened

UPS Airlines Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F crashes into multiple buildings during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 people, including the 3 crew members.

November 4 through the years

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When did UPS Airlines Flight 2976 happen?

November 4 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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