In 1961, Hurricane Hattie caused significant damage to the village, destroying a school building and church.
Some people state that the Split was created by Hurricane Hattie in 1961 which devastated Belize City, however that is a myth.
When Hurricane Hattie hit the island in 1961, a storm surge swept across the narrow part of the village.
Belize City was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Hattie in 1961.
In 1961 Hurricane Hattie swept across the Gulf of Honduras.
Although weaker than Hurricane Hattie of 1961, it remains the deadliest hurricane and natural disaster in British Honduras history.
He's friends with his neighbor Hurricane Hattie, and enjoys baseball, but as one would expect from being the son of Brutus, he's not very good at it.
After two singles that failed to make much impression, his career took off when his "Hurricane Hattie" became a hit, while he was aged 14.
The city was almost entirely destroyed in 1961 when Hurricane Hattie swept ashore on 31 October.
Belize City was devastated 40 years ago by Hurricane Hattie.