December 23
1964: A severe tropical cyclone made landfall on Pamban Island between mainland India and Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), killing at least 1,000 people on the small island alone.
2015: A tornado outbreak struck the Midwestern and Southeastern United States, killing 13 people.
December 23
1964: A severe tropical cyclone made landfall on Pamban Island between mainland India and Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), killing at least 1,000 people on the small island alone.
2015: A tornado outbreak struck the Midwestern and Southeastern United States, killing 13 people.