Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1998, heavy rains and poor visibility caused a Thai airliner to crash on landing in southwest Thailand. The crash claimed more than 100 lives. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms