Although applied to the discourse analysis, this paper discusses thepossible connection between the information presented on a media article and its repercussion on the social imaginary. By approaching the subjects ofinformation and communication it is possible to think about the impacts on thesymbolic cognition of the information social groups. Besides it connects therelation of information and memory. When referring to some of the worstcatastrophes in the world, about it considers those which caused more damage topeople and environment. Observing journalist discourses used to describeanniversaries of big accidents may be helpful to find out what can be learned onthose celebrations promoted by mass media, in order to comprehend theirimpact...