Birmingham pub bombings

Historical eventNovember 211974

Birmingham pub bombings

Bombs exploded in two pubs in central Birmingham, England, killing 21 people and leading to the imprisonment of six people who were later exonerated.

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When
Thursday, November 21 197452 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
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Dates: From 1974.

What happened

Bombs exploded in two pubs in central Birmingham, England, killing 21 people and leading to the imprisonment of six people who were later exonerated.

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When did Birmingham pub bombings happen?

November 21 1974 — 52 years ago, on a Thursday.

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