may 20, 1983 - Church Street bombing
Description:
The Church Street bombing was a car bomb attack on 20 May 1983 in the South African capital Pretoria by Umkhonto we Sizwe, the paramilitary wing of the African National Congress. The bombing killed 19, including the two perpetrators, and wounded 217. The Church Street Bombing was one of the most deadly attacks by the ANC during its armed struggle against South Africa's ruling National Party.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 20, 1983
Now
~ 42 years ago