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Today in History: May 12, tens of thousands die in Sichuan earthquake

Today is Monday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2025. There are 233 days left in the year.

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On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’s Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.

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