Crime & Safetyscore 494·6 metrosupdated 2h ago

Remembering the Omagh Car Bombing: A Tragic Day in History

On August 15, 1998, a car bomb in Omagh, Northern Ireland, killed 29 people, marking one of the deadliest attacks during the Troubles. This day also holds significance for various historical events, including India's independence and the opening of the Panama Canal.

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