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1975: Eastern Air Lines Flight 66 encountered a strong microburst near a severe thunderstorm on approach into JFK International Airport in New York City. After descending sharply and striking several approach lights, the aircraft burst into flames and crashed. Of the 124 people aboard, 113 were killed.

1998: An F2 tornado struck the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant near Oak Harbor, OH, doing minor damage. The plant was shut down for two weeks.