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1963 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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  • 20 Apr FLQ bombing in Montreal kills security guard: On April 20, 1963, a bomb exploded at the Canadian Armed Forces recruiting centre in Montreal, killing 65-year-old security guard William Vincent O'Neill. The Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) claimed responsibility for the attack. source: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
  • 30 Jun Ciaculli Massacre in Palermo: On June 30, 1963, the Ciaculli massacre occurred in Palermo, Sicily, when a car bomb exploded, killing seven members of the Carabinieri, Italy's military police. The bombing was attributed to the Mafia, marking a significant escalation in their violent activities. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 15 Sep 16th Street Baptist Church bombing: On September 15, 1963, a bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killed four African American girls and injured many others. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. source: archives.gov

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