Historical Events tagged with "black september"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Crime & Law

Black September Attacks Saudi Embassy in Khartoum

March 1st, 1973 52 years ago

Black September, a radical Palestinian group, stormed the Saudi embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, taking hostages and resulting in the assassination of three Westerners, including a US diplomat. The assault was part of a broader strategy to articulate grievances against perceived Western complicity in Palestine’s struggles. The operation unfolded over tense negotiations that ultimately escalated to lethal violence, drawing international attention.

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Crime & Law

Munich Massacre at Olympic Games

September 6th, 1972 52 years ago

The Munich Massacre involved the murder of eleven Israeli athletes by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September during the Munich Olympic Games. After being taken hostage, nine athletes and a German police officer were killed in a failed rescue attempt, following the initial killing of two athletes a day earlier. This violent incident shocked the world and highlighted the tension between Israel and Palestine.

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Crime & Law

Hostage Crisis at Munich Olympic Games

September 5th, 1972 52 years ago

A Palestinian terrorist group named Black September stormed the Israeli team's quarters at the Munich Olympic Games, taking 11 athletes hostage. The rapid escalation led to a tense standoff, during which two hostages were killed. The following day, during a failed rescue attempt, the remaining nine hostages were murdered by the terrorists, culminating in a tragic episode that shocked the world.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Wasfi al-Tal in Jordan

November 28th, 1971 53 years ago

Wasfi al-Tal, the Prime Minister of Jordan, was assassinated in Cairo by members of the Black September unit affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Organization. The attack was part of a broader response to Jordan's crackdown on Palestinian militants within its borders, which had intensified following the events of Black September earlier that year.

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