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#TBT: September 21, 2023

Posted by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Sep 21, 2023 | Guam, History | 0 |

On September 21, 1946, Typhoon Querida’s eye was between Rota and Guam, producing gusts of 100 mph. The village of Agat had 30 of its houses destroyed, with another 30 being very damaged, although only one injury was reported.

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William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.

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