Historical Events tagged with "burglar"

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Crime & Law

St. Olaf's Church in Tyrvää Destroyed by Fire

September 21st, 1997 27 years ago

St. Olaf's Church, a notable 16th-century stone structure in Tyrvää, Finland, was set ablaze by a burglar seeking to cover their tracks. The fire resulted in significant damage to the historic church, marked by its unique architectural features. The motivation behind the arson was linked to the burglar's intent to erase evidence of a theft, which ultimately led to the loss of cultural heritage.

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Politics & Government

Arrest of White House Operatives at DNC

June 17th, 1972 52 years ago

Five operatives linked to the Nixon administration were apprehended while attempting to wiretap the offices of the Democratic National Committee. This break-in, conducted at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C., aimed to sabotage the political opposition and was part of a larger scheme to manipulate the democratic process. The ongoing intrigue surrounding these actions would unfold into a significant political scandal.

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