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The June 23, 1944, tornado that ripped through Shinnston, W.Va., killed 103 people.

A tornado struck Shinnston and the surrounding area, killing 103 people and injuring hundreds more, on June 23, 1944.

A tornado struck Shinnston and the surrounding area, killing 103 people and injuring hundreds more, on June 23, 1944.

A tornado struck Shinnston and the surrounding area, killing 103 people and injuring hundreds more, on June 23, 1944.