1984 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 26 Feb US Marines withdraw from Beirut, ending 17-month peacekeeping mission: On February 26, 1984, the last U.S. Marines departed Beirut, concluding a 17-month peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The withdrawal was prompted by escalating terrorist attacks and the deteriorating security situation in the region. source: news.bbc.co.uk
- 20 Apr Heathrow Airport bombing: On April 20, 1984, a bomb exploded in the baggage area of Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London. The explosion occurred at 7:55 p.m., injuring 22 people, one of whom was critically wounded. The Angry Brigade, a British anarchist group, claimed responsibility for the bombing. British officials dismissed the claim, instead suspecting Libyan-related Arab groups.
- 30 May La Penca bombing in Nicaragua: On May 30, 1984, a bomb attack occurred at La Penca, a remote outpost along the Nicaraguan-Costa Rican border. The attack targeted Edén Pastora, leader of a Contra guerrilla group, during a press conference. Pastora survived, but seven others, including three journalists, were killed, and several others were injured. The bombing was carried out by an operative posing as a news photographer. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 12 Oct Brighton Hotel bombing: IRA assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher: On October 12, 1984, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out a bombing at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, targeting British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The attack aimed to disrupt the Conservative Party conference but ultimately failed to kill Thatcher. source: bbc.com
- 04 Dec Kuwait Airways Flight 221 hijacked by Hezbollah: On December 3, 1984, four Lebanese Shi'a militants hijacked Kuwait Airways Flight 221, diverting it to Tehran. The hijackers demanded the release of 17 Shiite Muslim prisoners held in Kuwait. During the six-day ordeal, two American passengers were killed before Iranian security forces stormed the plane and freed the remaining hostages. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 06 Dec Kuwaiti jetliner hijacking tragedy: On December 6, 1984, a Kuwaiti airliner was hijacked by members of the Abu Nidal Organization. The incident resulted in the deaths of two passengers and significant international attention on airline security and terrorism. source: bbc.com
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