A devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, China, on July 28, 1976, causing widespread destruction and an estimated death toll exceeding 240,000 people. The mining town, located in Hebei province, was near the epicenter of the initial tremor. A second, nearly equally powerful aftershock occurred 16 hours later, exacerbating the damage and casualties. International reports indicated foreign nationals were among the victims, with a Japanese businessman confirmed dead and several others injured in Tangshan, and a Frenchwoman also reported killed in the city. The former Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, noted significant damage and potential casualties in Tianjin following his visit. AI
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