March 24, 1989: Valdez Spill Causes Environmental Catastrophe
1989: The Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil across 1,300 miles of Alaskan coastline. In terms of environmental damage, it ranks among the worst man-made catastrophes ever, and one whose repercussions are felt to this day.
The Exxon Valdez, a single-hull oil tanker measuring nearly 1,000 [...]
Source: http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2011/03/0324exxon-valdez-oil-spill/