International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day History

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day remembers the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986. A routine shut down was to be conducted however, due to structural errors with the reactor, a surge was created which resulted in one of the world’s largest chemical explosions. The explosion released radiation over many parts of the Soviet Union. According to the United Nations, over 8 million people were exposed to radiation. Today, radiation still threatens surrounding areas and communities. With the help of 45 donor nations and more than $2 billion, a reinforced safety confinement was placed over the old shelter in 2019.

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was established in 2016 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on April 26th.

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I follow all the rules. We all should. But what the hell is this? a reporter OUTSIDE, the sun shining and she’s wearing the kind of kit you wouldn’t need on a visit to Chernobyl. Is this ‘scare the life out of our viewers’ day? https://t.co/x7DnSxChbo
— Ian Collins (@iancollinsuk) April 15, 2021

Monday is International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. The women, men & children affected by radioactive contamination must never be forgotten. https://t.co/NgFHwSPHkY https://t.co/SHZ3w2tLBS
— United Nations (@UN) April 26, 2021

On this day, the 35th anniversary of the #Chernobyl disaster, we honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives to prevent a bigger catastrophy. May their sacrifice never be forgotten. #Tschernobyl https://t.co/d2vhCjdweX
— Tenebra99 (@tenebra99) April 25, 2021

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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day Facts

About 30,000 people were near Chernobyl's reactor when it exploded on April 26, 1986. Those exposed to the radiation are thought to have received about 45 rem which is a unit of radiation dosage. This amount increaseed the risk of cancer by almost 2 percent.
$2.65 billion was provided in 2019 by over 45 nations to fund the completion of a safe confinement shelter for the Chernobyl disaster zone.
The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant spread a radioactive cloud over large parts of the Soviet Union (present day territories of Belarus, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation). According to the UN, nearly 8.4 million people in the three countries were exposed to the radiation.

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day Top Events and Things to Do

Watch the award winning HBO series Chernobyl to learn more about what happened in 1986 to cause one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history.
Explore a gallery of photos featuring Chernobyl both during the accident and years later.
See what Chernobyl looks like today.