670 Years ago: Basel earthquake destroyed the city.
October 18, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
On October 18, 1356, the Basler Erdbeben struck Basel, marking the most severe known earthquake in Central Europe. Large parts of the city, including the Münster, were destroyed, and the event is considered a turning point in the city’s history. See wikipedia for more information.
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