Historical Events tagged with "domestic terrorism"

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Crime & Law

Shoko Asahara Sentenced for Sarin Attack

February 27th, 2004 21 years ago

Shoko Asahara, leader of Aum Shinrikyo, was sentenced to death for orchestrating the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, which killed 13 people and injured over 5,000 others. The ruling came after a long legal process involving numerous co-defendants. Asahara's actions highlighted the rise of dangerous cults and underscored vulnerabilities within Japanese society regarding domestic terrorism. His cult's ideology combined apocalyptic beliefs with Eastern spirituality, a mix that drew many followers into their extremist agenda.

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Crime & Law

Robbery Leads to Police and Guard Fatalities

October 20th, 1981 43 years ago

In Nanuet, New York, members of the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground executed a daring armed robbery that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and a Brink's armored car guard. The assailants ambushed the armored vehicle, leading to a violent confrontation that showcased the growing tensions of the time. This event highlighted the aggressive tactics employed by radical groups in pursuit of their agendas amid the socio-political climate of the early 1980s in America.

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Crime & Law

Bomb Found at Grand Central Terminal

September 11th, 1976 48 years ago

A bomb planted by Zvonko Bušić was discovered at New York's Grand Central Terminal, prompting a response from the NYPD. Tragically, one police officer lost his life while attempting to defuse the explosive device. The incident was tied to domestic terrorism and highlighted vulnerabilities in public security at transportation hubs.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Explosion at Weather Underground Safe House

March 6th, 1970 55 years ago

An explosion in a Greenwich Village townhouse resulted in the deaths of three members of the Weather Underground Organization, which was a radical leftist group seeking to overthrow the U.S. government. The blast occurred due to an accidental detonation of a bomb being constructed. In the wake of the explosion, the FBI increased its surveillance of the group, which was known for its anti-Vietnam War activities.

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