Historical Events tagged with "terrorism"
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Munich Massacre at Olympic Games
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.
Continue ReadingHostage Crisis at Munich Olympic Games
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.
Continue ReadingLod Airport Massacre by Japanese Red Army
Members of the Japanese Red Army launched an attack at Lod Airport, resulting in the deaths of 24 individuals and injuries to 78 others. Carrying automatic weapons and grenades, they targeted travelers and airport security. The attack was part of a larger plan to promote their ideology. The relationship between international terrorism and specific geopolitical tensions was highlighted as the group sought to bring attention to their cause.
Continue ReadingIRA Car Bombing at Aldershot Barracks
The Official Irish Republican Army detonated a car bomb outside Aldershot barracks, resulting in the deaths of seven military personnel and injuries to nineteen others. The attack occurred in the English town of Aldershot, known as the home of the British Army. This incident marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Irish republicans and the British government, highlighting the growing use of violence by the IRA during this period of unrest.
Continue ReadingJAT Flight 367 Bombing and Vesna Vulović's Survival
JAT Flight 367, a DC-9, was destroyed by a terrorist bomb while flying over Czechoslovakia, resulting in the deaths of 27 out of the 28 people on board. Among the passengers and crew was flight attendant Vesna Vulović, who astonishingly survived the horrific explosion despite sustaining critical injuries. The incident marked one of the deadliest acts of aviation terrorism at the time, raising concerns about flight safety and security measures.
Continue ReadingUnited Red Army Formed in Japan
The United Red Army was established as a radical leftist group in Japan, merging factions from existing revolutionary organizations. This formation aimed to combat perceived oppressive systems through armed struggle and political activism, drawing inspiration from global revolutionary movements. The group's formation brought together individuals who adopted Marxist-Leninist ideologies, seeking to create a new society through violent means. It would go on to play a significant role in Japan's domestic terrorism landscape during the 1970s.
Continue ReadingJordan Negotiates with PFLP for Hostage Release
In September 1970, Jordan's King Hussein negotiated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) to secure the release of hostages taken during several airplane hijackings at Dawson's Field. The PFLP had commandeered multiple airliners, demanding the release of their comrades held by Israel. The negotiations involved political maneuvering as Jordan's government sought to avert further violence and restore stability in a region already shaken by conflict.
Continue ReadingDawson's Field Airliner Hijackings
In September 1970, members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) executed a series of aerial hijackings, capturing several airplanes and diverting them to Dawson's Field near Zarqa, Jordan. Following these takeovers, the terrorists proceeded to destroy three of the hijacked aircraft while holding their passengers hostage in undisclosed locations within Amman. This high-profile incident drew international attention and highlighted the persistence of militant and revolutionary tactics during the peak of Middle Eastern turmoil.
Continue ReadingRelease of Hostages by Dawson's Field Hijackers
In September 1970, hijackers associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) took control of three airliners and landed in Dawson's Field in Jordan. On September 11, they released 88 hostages, primarily non-Jewish individuals, while retaining Israeli and Jewish hostages. The situation created a high-tension standoff with significant international political implications.
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