1989 Terrorism & Security Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 16 Feb Pan Am Flight 103 Lockerbie bombing investigation findings: On February 16, 1989, findings from the investigation into the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, were released. The bombing, which occurred in December 1988, resulted in significant international attention and led to a lengthy investigation. source: bbc.com
- 20 Feb IRA bombing of British Army barracks: On February 20, 1989, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out a bombing attack on a British Army barracks in London, resulting in multiple casualties. This attack was part of the ongoing conflict during that period. source: theguardian.com
- 22 Jul Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco: The Preparedness Day bombing occurred in San Francisco on July 22, 1916, when a bomb exploded during a parade, killing 10 people and injuring over 40. This act of violence was linked to labor disputes and political tensions of the time. The bombing remains a significant event in the history of labor relations in the United States. source: sfgate.com
- 14 Sep UTA Flight 772 terrorist bombing: On September 14, 1989, UTA Flight 772 was bombed over the Sahara Desert, resulting in the deaths of all 170 people on board. The attack was attributed to Libyan terrorists, marking a significant event in aviation security history. source: bbc.com
- 19 Sep UTA Flight 772 terrorist bombing: On September 19, 1989, UTA Flight 772 was bombed over the Sahara Desert, resulting in the deaths of all 170 people on board. The attack was attributed to Libyan terrorists, marking a significant event in aviation security history. source: bbc.com
- 22 Sep Deal Barracks bombing by IRA: On September 22, 1989, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out a bombing at the Deal Barracks in Kent, England, resulting in multiple casualties and highlighting ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland. source: bbc.com
- 30 Nov Alfred Herrhausen Assassination: In Bad Homburg, Germany, Deutsche Bank board member Alfred Herrhausen was assassinated by a terrorist bomb planted by the Red Army Faction, a far-left terrorist group. This high-profile murder was part of the group's violent campaign against West German establishment figures.
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