Evolution of terrorism timeline

  • Bombing of Marine barracks

    Bombing of Marine barracks
    Two suicide truck bombs breached the security perimeter of the UN compound that was housing U.S. Marines and French Paratroopers. Combined, the truck bombs carried 12,000 pounds of TNT. The resulting explosion demolished the compound. 242 people died 220 of them marines.
  • World trade center bombing

    World trade center bombing
    A yellow Ryder moving van was driven into the World Trade Center’s public parking garage in the North Tower. Several minutes later, 1500 pounds of nitrate-hydrogen gas exploded, punching a hole 98 feet wide through four levels of concrete.
  • Oklahoma city bombings

    Oklahoma city bombings
    The deadliest act of terrorism in the US before 9/11. The bombing accured in front of an apartment building killing 168 and leaving 800 more wounded. 652$ million in damages was also caused due to a result of the damages.
  • Truck bombing of U.S Embassies

    Truck bombing of U.S Embassies
    Truck bombs, carrying up to 17 tons of high explosives, were detonated within minutes of each other at the site of each embassy. Killing 303 and injuring 4,956.
  • 9/11

    9/11
    On September 11th 2001 Two planes sent by an Islamic terrorist group crashed into the twin towers killing and injuring many.
  • London Transport bombing

    London Transport bombing
    Three explosions happened under in Londons trains while a fourth explosion went off on a double decker tour bus killing over 50 people and the 4 suicide bombers.
  • Mumbai train bombings

    Mumbai train bombings
    A series of 7 bomb blasts was heard on the Suburban Railway in Mumbai, which resulted in the death of 209 people and wounded 714 others. The bombs that were placed in first class compartments and exploded during rush hour to maximize the blast.
  • Sadr city bombings

    Sadr city bombings
    A series of car bombs and two mortar attacks was set off in the cities capital killing over 200 and wounding over 250.