sep 15, 1963 - Bombing of a Church in Birmingham
Description:
The 16th Street Baptist Church had been a significant religious center for the city's black population and a big meeting place for civil rights organizers such as MLK. On a Sunday morning before church services, the White supremacists threw bombs to disrupt the church service and meetings. The bombing resulted in thousands of black protesters gathered around the church, and troops were sent to break them up, leading to many arrests and 2 black men were killed.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 15, 1963
Now
~ 61 years ago