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Featured article: February 11, 2007

Able Archer 83 was a ten-day NATO exercise starting on November 2, 1983 that spanned the continent of Europe and simulated a coordinated nuclear release. It incorporated a new, unique format of coded communication, radio silences, participation by heads of state, and a simulated DEFCON 1 nuclear alert. The realistic nature of the exercise, coupled with deteriorating relations between the United States and the Soviet Union and the anticipated arrival of "super-stealth" Pershing II nuclear missiles in Europe, led some in the USSR to believe that Able Archer 83 was a genuine nuclear strike. In response, the Soviets readied their nuclear forces and placed air units in East Germany and Poland on alert. This relatively obscure incident is considered by many historians to be the closest the world has come to nuclear war since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. The immediate threat of nuclear war abruptly ended with the conclusion of the Able Archer 83 exercise on November 11. (more...)

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A Sami family in Norway around 1900. Also known as Lapps, the Sami are among the largest group of indigenous peoples of Europe, inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. This image is a photochrom (a hand-coloured monochrome plate), a common practice at the time.

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Featured list: List of Florida hurricanes (pre-1900)
Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1851 to 1899 The list of Florida hurricanes prior to 1900 extends back to 1523 and encompasses 159 Atlantic hurricanes known to have affected Florida. Since the start of the Atlantic hurricane database in 1851, there were only eight years in which no tropical cyclone affected the state. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida resulted in at least 6,504 fatalities and monetary damage of over $90 million (2008 USD). At least 109 boats or ships were either driven ashore, wrecked, or damaged due to the storms. Pre-1700 1523 - Two ships and their crews are lost during a hurricane on the west Florida coast.^[1] 1553 - A hurricane affects the state, killing fewer than 700 people.^[2] Around 1553 - A hurricane hits western Florida, resulting in about 700 casualties.^[2] Some modern researchers estimate this is the same storm as the previous event, as some early storms affecting more than one locale may have multiple listings if the storm track is unknown.^[3] 1559 - A hurricane off northwestern Florida sinks six Spanish ships.^[1] August 20, 1559 - Around 500 people are killed by a hurricane offshore at western Florida.^[2] September 19, 1559 - A hurricane off the coast of Florida sinks several ships and kills many sailors.^[1] Pensacola history notes this hurricane sinking 5 ships, with a Spanish galleon, grounding a caravel, and killing nearly 500 of 1,500 colonists and crewmen at Punta de Santa Maria across from Santa Rosa Island. 1563 - Cape Canaveral experiences the effects of a hurricane, with 284 fatalities reported.^[2] September 22, 1565 - An offshore hurricane washes several French ships ashore between Matanzas Inlet and Cape Canaveral, leaving 71 missing. The hurricane led to the loss of Fort Caroline and ultimately the French influence in Florida.^[1]^[4] September 13, 1566 - Rough seas and strong winds are experienced in the northeastern portion of the state by an offshore hurricane. It executes a loop and affects the area three days later.^[4] See full list...

Featured list: List of Florida hurricanes (pre-1900)

Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1851 to 1899

The list of Florida hurricanes prior to 1900 extends back to 1523 and encompasses 159 Atlantic hurricanes known to have affected Florida. Since the start of the Atlantic hurricane database in 1851, there were only eight years in which no tropical cyclone affected the state. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida resulted in at least 6,504 fatalities and monetary damage of over $90 million (2008 USD). At least 109 boats or ships were either driven ashore, wrecked, or damaged due to the storms.

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1523 - Two ships and their crews are lost during a hurricane on the west Florida coast.^[1]
1553 - A hurricane affects the state, killing fewer than 700 people.^[2]
Around 1553 - A hurricane hits western Florida, resulting in about 700 casualties.^[2] Some modern researchers estimate this is the same storm as the previous event, as some early storms affecting more than one locale may have multiple listings if the storm track is unknown.^[3]
1559 - A hurricane off northwestern Florida sinks six Spanish ships.^[1]
August 20, 1559 - Around 500 people are killed by a hurricane offshore at western Florida.^[2]
September 19, 1559 - A hurricane off the coast of Florida sinks several ships and kills many sailors.^[1] Pensacola history notes this hurricane sinking 5 ships, with a Spanish galleon, grounding a caravel, and killing nearly 500 of 1,500 colonists and crewmen at Punta de Santa Maria across from Santa Rosa Island.
1563 - Cape Canaveral experiences the effects of a hurricane, with 284 fatalities reported.^[2]
September 22, 1565 - An offshore hurricane washes several French ships ashore between Matanzas Inlet and Cape Canaveral, leaving 71 missing. The hurricane led to the loss of Fort Caroline and ultimately the French influence in Florida.^[1]^[4]
September 13, 1566 - Rough seas and strong winds are experienced in the northeastern portion of the state by an offshore hurricane. It executes a loop and affects the area three days later.^[4]
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