Today in history: The Halifax Explosion

Today in history – Dec 6: In
1917, much of Halifax was destroyed after the French munitions ship “Mont
Blanc” exploded in Halifax harbour. More than 1,800 died and 9,000 were
injured in the explosion, which occurred after the Norwegian relief ship
“Imo,” running relief missions to Belgium, collided with the
“Mont Blanc,” which was carrying a cargo of some 2,250 tonnes of explosives. Property damage was estimated
at $35 million, with windows being shattered as far as 100 kilometres away in
Truro, Nova Scotia. 

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VIDEO: Halifax Explosion: The Aftermath and Relief Efforts (1917)