Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, Australia, on December 24-25, 1974, resulted in 71 confirmed deaths. The cyclone caused widespread devastation, destroying over 70% of the city's buildings and leaving thousands homeless. Its impact led to significant changes in building codes and disaster response planning in Australia. The event is remembered as one of the most destructive cyclones in Australian history.
On Christmas Day 1974, three quarters of Darwin was wiped out by Cyclone Tracy.
Cyclone Tracy (it hit Darwin, in the early hours of Christmas Day, 1974)
Darwin
The cyclone that hit Darwin on Christmas Day was Cyclone Tracy, which struck in 1974.
Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin on Christmas Day, 25 December 1974, destroying three-quarters of the city.
Cyclone Tracy hit the 25 of December
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin just after midnight on Christmas Day in 1974 and lasted until about 7:00 am.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on the 25th of December 1974 but she had formed on the 20th.
On 24 December 1974, Cyclone Tracy moved in to Darwin Harbour. On Christmas Day, 25 December 1974, the cyclone left the city in shreds.
Darwin, which is a city in Australia.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin shortly after 2am on 25 December 1974 - Christmas Day.
Cyclone Tracy made landfall at Darwin in the early hours of Christmas morning, 25 December 1974.