1988 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 25 Jan Bush and Rather clash on CBS Evening News over Iran-Contra affair: On January 25, 1988, Vice President George H.W. Bush and CBS anchor Dan Rather engaged in a heated live interview on the 'CBS Evening News.' The nine-minute exchange focused on Bush's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal, with Rather accusing Bush of hypocrisy for selling arms to Iran, a nation designated as a terrorist state. Bush denied any wrongdoing and criticized Rather for misrepresenting the interview's purpose, which was initially described as a political profile. The confrontation intensified when Bush referenced Rather's previous on-air walkout in September 1987, stating, 'How would you like it if I judged your career by those seven minutes when you walked off the set in New York?' The interview concluded abruptly when Rather asked if Bush would hold a press conference to address the issue, to which Bush responded negatively. The incident drew widespread media attention and public reaction, with many viewers expressing support for Bush and criticism of Rather's approach. source: washingtonpost.com
- 19 Feb Oshakati bomb blast kills 27 and injures 70: On February 19, 1988, a bomb exploded in the First National Bank in Oshakati, Namibia, killing 27 people and injuring 70 others. The attack targeted the bank during lunchtime, a peak period for government employees. Both the South African police and the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) blamed each other for the bombing, but the perpetrators were never identified or convicted. source: washingtonpost.com
- 12 Apr Brigate Rosse assassinate Italian senator: On April 12, 1988, the Italian terrorist group Brigate Rosse (Red Brigades) assassinated Italian Senator Roberto Ruffilli in Forlì, Italy. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 16 Apr Red Brigades assassinate Italian Senator Roberto Ruffilli: On April 16, 1988, Italian Senator Roberto Ruffilli was assassinated by the Red Brigades, an Italian Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 06 Jul Israeli 405 bus slaughter: On July 6, 1988, a terrorist attack on an Israeli bus near the West Bank resulted in the deaths of several passengers. The attack was part of the ongoing conflict in the region, highlighting the tensions between Israelis and Palestinians during this period. source: bbc.com
- 24 Aug Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103: On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground. This tragic event is one of the most notorious terrorist attacks in history. source: bbc.com
- 30 Oct Jericho bus firebombing kills five Israelis: On October 30, 1988, a Palestinian terrorist attack occurred near Jericho, West Bank, when militants threw Molotov cocktails at an Egged bus traveling from Tiberias to Jerusalem. The attack resulted in the deaths of five Israelis, including a mother and her three children, and injured five others. source: washingtonpost.com
- 21 Dec Lockerbie bombing - Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist attack: On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, resulting in the deaths of 270 people. The attack was attributed to Libyan terrorists, leading to significant international repercussions and a long investigation. source: bbc.com
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