Friday, October 23, 2020

Today in Labor History October 23rd

 


Labor History October 23rd
An explosion and fire demolished the Phillips Petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas killing 23 and injuring 314.  The initial blast registered 3.5 on the Richter scale, and the fire took 10 hours to bring under control. – 1989

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