events
March 15, 1986
Collapse of Hotel New World: Thirty-three people die when the Hotel New World in Singapore collapses.
Collapse of Hotel New World
The collapse of Hotel New World was a civil disaster that occurred in Singapore on 15 March 1986. The Hotel New World was a six-story building situated at the junction of Serangoon Road and Owen Road in the Rochor district when it suddenly collapsed, trapping 50 people beneath the rubble. 33 people died and 17 people were rescued.
March 15
March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 291 days remain until the end of the year.