What Happened This Year 1985
Historical Events from This Year 1985
Military & Warfare
Airport Attacks by Palestinian Guerrillas
December 27th, 1985 39 years ago
Palestinian guerrillas launched coordinated attacks at airports in Rome and Vienna, resulting in the deaths of eighteen individuals. The militants aimed to draw attention to the Palestinian issue and provoke international discourse surrounding their plight. Authorities responded by deploying security forces to contain the situations and apprehend the attackers. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and fear as gunfire erupted in busy terminals, sparking panic among travelers.
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