This Day in History December 3, 1984

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One of the worst industrial disasters that ever happened occurred on this date in 1984, at a pesticide plant in India.  A gas leak occurred, and over 500,.000 were exposed to these toxic gases.  Though not official, it is estimated that 8000 died.  The official record says 2259.  

For more information:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/3/newsid_2698000/2698709.stm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/december3rd.html