March 24, 1989

Exxon Valdez runs aground

The tanker struck Bligh Reef and ruptured its cargo tanks.

Canonical milestonePrince William Sound1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 95%

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