Hillsborough

Hillsborough refers to a tragic event in 1989 when 96 football fans lost their lives during an FA Cup semi-final match at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium in England. Overcrowding and poor stadium design led to a crush in the crowd, causing fatalities and injuries. The incident initially faced blame on supporters, but later investigations revealed failures in police management, stadium safety, and crowd control. Hillsborough became a symbol of stadium safety reform and justice for the victims, prompting changes in football ground standards and public awareness about crowd safety measures.