Historical Events tagged with "bombing"
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The capture of suspected Unabomber Kaczynski
Theodore Kaczynski, a suspected domestic terrorist known as the Unabomber, was captured at his remote cabin in Montana. He had evaded law enforcement for nearly two decades, launching a nationwide bombing spree that targeted individuals associated with modern technology and industrial society. His arrest was largely facilitated by his brother, who recognized Kaczynski's writing style in a published manifesto. This led to the identification and subsequent capture of Kaczynski as he lived in isolation, under the radar of the FBI.
Continue ReadingIRA Ends Ceasefire with Canary Wharf Bombing
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) announced the end of its 18-month ceasefire and subsequently detonated a large bomb in London's Canary Wharf, resulting in the deaths of two people. This act marked a significant escalation in the conflict over Northern Ireland’s status, intensifying discussions around peace and security in the region.
Continue ReadingNagerkovil School Bombing by Sri Lanka Air Force
A bombing in Nagerkovil conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force targeted a school, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 people, predominantly ethnic Tamil schoolchildren. The military operation aimed at counter-terrorism but ended in catastrophic civilian casualties, raising severe concerns about the tactics employed during the Sri Lankan Civil War. The tragedy highlighted the intense conflict between government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) amidst a struggle for Tamil autonomy.
Continue ReadingPublication of the Unabomber manifesto
The Washington Post and The New York Times published the Unabomber manifesto, a 35,000-word essay titled 'Industrial Society and Its Future.' The piece, authored by Theodore John Kaczynski, presented Kaczynski's views on the negative impacts of modern technology on human life and society. This publication followed a series of bombings by Kaczynski, who demanded that the manifesto be printed in major newspapers in exchange for stopping his attacks. Both newspapers faced ethical dilemmas regarding the decision to publish.
Continue ReadingIndictment of McVeigh and Nichols for Bombing
Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols were indicted for their roles in the Oklahoma City bombing, a devastating attack on April 19, 1995. The bombing, which targeted the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, resulted in 168 deaths and significant destruction. In a related development, Michael Fortier pleaded guilty in exchange for his cooperation with the authorities, providing vital testimony against his co-conspirators. This indicting marked a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings following one of the deadliest domestic terrorism events in U.S. history.
Continue ReadingSri Lanka Air Force Bombs Navaly Church
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a bombing raid on a church in Navaly, resulting in the deaths of 125 Tamil civilian refugees taking shelter there. The incident occurred during the ongoing Sri Lankan Civil War, a conflict primarily between the Sinhalese-dominated government and the Tamil Tigers. The bombing raised severe criticism from human rights organizations and intensified the discourse on military tactics and the civilian impact of the war.
Continue ReadingOklahoma City Federal Building Bombing
The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed by Timothy McVeigh using a truck filled with explosives, resulting in the deaths of 168 people, including 19 children under the age of six. The blast demolished the entire front of the building and caused extensive damage to surrounding structures, marking it as one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in the United States.
Continue ReadingBombing of Argentine Jewish Community Center
The Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina in Buenos Aires was bombed, resulting in the deaths of 85 individuals, mostly members of the Jewish community, and injuring approximately 300 others. The attack occurred in the midst of rising anti-Semitism in Argentina, marking a significant act of violence against the Jewish population. The bombing, executed by a powerful explosive, destroyed the building and caused extensive damage to the surrounding area.
Continue ReadingImam Reza Shrine Bombing in Iran
On June 20, 1994, a bomb exploded at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and injuring between 70 and 300 individuals. The shrine, a significant religious site for Shiite Muslims, was targeted during a crowded day of religious observances. This attack shocked the nation and raised concerns about safety in places of worship and government responses to violence against such symbols of faith.
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