Brighton Bombing
On June 17, 1984, the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, was bombed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). The bomb exploded at 2:54 AM, killing five people and injuring 31 others. The target of the bombing was British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who was staying at the hotel with her cabinet for the Conservative Party conference. Thatcher escaped unharmed, but her colleague Norman Tebbit was critically injured.
The bombing was carried out by Patrick Magee, an IRA member from Belfast. Magee planted the bomb in the basement of the hotel the night before the explosion. He then left the hotel and detonated the bomb remotely from a nearby beach.
The Brighton bombing was one of the most significant terrorist attacks in British history. It led to a major crackdown on the IRA and increased security measures at government buildings and other potential targets. The bombing also had a profound impact on Thatcher, who became even more determined to defeat the IRA.
Key Facts
- Date: June 17, 1984
- Location: Grand Hotel, Brighton, England
- Target: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
- Perpetrator: Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA)
- Bomb: 25 pounds of high explosives
- Casualties: 5 dead, 31 injured
- Arrested: Patrick Magee
Aftermath
The Brighton bombing had a profound impact on British society and politics. It led to a major crackdown on the IRA and increased security measures at government buildings and other potential targets. The bombing also had a significant impact on Thatcher, who became even more determined to defeat the IRA.
The bombing also led to a public outcry and a demand for justice. The police quickly arrested Magee, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was released in 2000 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.
The Brighton bombing is a reminder of the dark days of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. It is a testament to the resilience of the British people that they were able to overcome such a tragedy.
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