4 June 1989 June 3, 2012 Author: Staff A natural gas explosion near Ufa, Russia, kills 575 as two trains passing each other throw sparks near a leaky pipeline. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 2 August 1989 15 October 1989 17 November 1989 1 January 1989 24 February 1989 24 March 1989 15 April 1989 21 April 1989 Categories: History Tags: 1989, 4 June