In 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with its epicenter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The quake hit at 5:04 p.m., moments before Game 3 of the World Series. It caused major destruction, collapsing parts of the Bay Bridge, freeways, and buildings. Tragically, 63 people died, over 3,000 were injured, and thousands were left homeless. | History In Pictures

On October 17, 1989, a massive earthquake hit the San Francisoco area just before game three of the World Series was about to begin between the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants. The earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale, and 67 people were killed and the damage was estimated at over $10 billion. | The 80s Ruled

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