Historical eventDecember 142025

Bondi Beach shooting

At least 16 people are killed, including one gunman, and 43 injured in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in the deadliest terror incident in Australia.

1st anniversary in 2026

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In context

When
Sunday, December 14 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2025.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Australia had experienced relatively few mass shootings since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, which killed 35 people and prompted strict gun control laws. Bondi Beach remained a popular public gathering space hosting regular community events and celebrations.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

The shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025. The incident was classified as a terror attack by Australian authorities.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

At least 16 people were killed, including one gunman. A total of 43 people were injured in the attack. The specific identities and backgrounds of those involved were still being confirmed by authorities.

TimelineAI-assisted

The mass shooting took place on December 14, 2025, at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration. This marked Australia's deadliest terror incident on record.

What happened

At least 16 people are killed, including one gunman, and 43 injured in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in the deadliest terror incident in Australia.

December 14 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1998Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro
  2. 1999Vargas tragedy
  3. 2003Pervez Musharraf
  4. 2004Millau Viaduct
  5. 2008Baghdad
  6. 2012Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
  7. 2013South Sudanese Civil War
  8. 2017The Walt Disney Company
  9. 2020Solar eclipse of December 14, 2020
  10. 2025Rob Reiner
  11. 2025Bondi Beach shooting

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When did Bondi Beach shooting happen?

December 14 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Sunday.

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