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| 1.97E+11 1970 1 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 "1/1/1970: Unknown African American assailants fired several bullets at police headquarters in Cairo, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties, however, one bullet narrowly missed several police officers. This attack took place during heightened racial tensions, including a Black boycott of White-owned businesses, in Cairo Illinois." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Cairo Police Department Cairo Police Headquarters 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Cairo Illinois Police Deparment 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Several gunshots were fired. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "The Cairo Chief of Police, William Petersen, resigned as a result of the attack." """Police Chief Quits,"" Washington Post, January 2, 1970." """Cairo Police Chief Quits; Decries Local 'Militants',"" Afro-American, January 10, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Edes Substation "1/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated explosives at the Pacific Gas & Electric Company Edes substation in Oakland, California, United States. Three transformers were damaged costing an estimated $20,000 to $25,000. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Pacific Gas & Electric Company Edes Substation 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 22500 Three transformers were damaged. 0 0 "Damages were estimated to be between $20,000-$25,000." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Madison 43.07295 -89.386694 1 0 "University of Wisconsin, Madison" "1/2/1970: Karl Armstrong, a member of the New Years Gang, threw a firebomb at R.O.T.C. offices located within the Old Red Gym at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused around $60,000 in damages to the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. offices at University of Wisconsin, Madison" 217 United States New Year's Gang To protest the War in Vietnam and the draft 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb consisting of gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 60000 "Basketball courts, weight room, swimming pool, gymnastic equipment, and lockers were destroyed." 0 0 "The New Years Gang issue a communiqué to a local paper claiming that they perpetrated this attack. The New Years Gang previously attempted to firebomb the R.O.T.C. building a week earlier. As a result of the attack, police increased their presence in Madison. Karl Armstrong's girlfriend, Lynn Schultz, drove him to and from the Old Red Gym. The next day Armstrong would attempt to set a fire in the Selective Service offices in Madison. (197001030001) Karl Armstrong would be captured after participating in the deadly bombing of Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin on August 24, 1970. (197008240001)" "Tom Bates, ""Rads: The 1970 Bombing of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin and Its Aftermath,"" HarperCollinsPublishing, 1992." "David Newman, Sandra Sutherland, and Jon Stewart, ""The Madison Bomb Story: The Death the FBI Saw, Heard and Won't Talk About,"" Mother Jones, February-March, 1979." "The Wisconsin Cartographers' Guild, ""Wisconsin's Past and Present: A Historical Atlas,"" The University of Wisconsin Press, 2002." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Madison 43.07295 -89.386694 1 0 "1/3/1970: Karl Armstrong, a member of the New Years Gang, broke into the University of Wisconsin's Primate Lab and set a fire on the first floor of the building. Armstrong intended to set fire to the Madison, Wisconsin, United States, Selective Service Headquarters across the street but mistakenly confused the building with the Primate Lab. The fire caused slight damages and was extinguished almost immediately." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service Headquarters in Madison Wisconsin 217 United States New Year's Gang To protest the War in Vietnam and the draft 0 1 1 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Poured gasoline on the floor and lit it with a match 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage 0 0 "Karl Armstrong's girlfriend, Lynn Schultz, drove him to and from the Primate Lab. A day earlier Armstrong would firebomb the R.O.T.C. offices at the University of Wisconsin. (197001020003) Karl Armstrong would be captured after participating in the deadly bombing of Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin on August 24, 1970. (197008240001)" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Tom Bates, ""Rads: The 1970 Bombing of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin and Its Aftermath,"" HarperCollinsPublishing, 1992." "David Newman, Sandra Sutherland, and Jon Stewart, ""The Madison Bomb Story: The Death the FBI Saw, Heard and Won't Talk About,"" Mother Jones, February-March, 1979." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Baraboo 43.4685 -89.744299 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Badger Army ammo depot. 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 "1/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into an Army Recruiting Station in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but damages to the station were estimated at $305." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Station "Army Recruiting Station, Denver Colorado" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 305 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 "1/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators set off a firebomb at the Packard Properties building in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The facility housed federal employees. The building was damaged but there were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office U.S. Government housing Packard Properties building of Detroit Michigan 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building was damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 Caparra Shopping Center "1/9/1970: The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed credit for setting a fire at the Baker's Store in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties but the store was destroyed at a cost of $2,000,000." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery American owned business in Puerto Rico Baker's Store 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation To protest United States owned businesses in Puerto Rico 1 -99 -99 1 10 Unknown 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Fire set in back of store 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 2000000 Store destroyed 0 0 The fire began at 8:30 PM. The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed the incident but authorities did not discover any evidence proving that the fire was set intentionally. "Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate, ""Terroristic Activity: The Cuban Connection in Puerto Rico; Castro's Hand in Puerto Rican and U.S. Terrorism,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """No Evidence Of Arson Found In Barkers Fire,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, January 13, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 12 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "1/12/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a pipe bomb into the vacant dean's office of James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the explosion caused minor damages. Earlier in the day anti-war and pro-Black Panther statements were discovered painted outside the walls of the school." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building High School James Madison High School 217 United States Black Nationalists Suspected motives were to protest the Vietnam War and/or show support for the Black Panther Party and/or show support for the Young Lords. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Crudely made pipe bomb. Five inches long and a half inch thick filled with gunpowder that was connected to a fuse. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Damaged a blackboard and shattered a pane of glass. 0 0 "One half hour after the bomb explosion, an anonymous caller warned of a bomb that was going to detonated in the locker room, however this device was never found. The inscriptions on the wall of the building were ""Panthers 21,"" ""Support Young Lords,"" and ""Americong."" There was no history of racial violence at James Madison High School." """Blast Damages Flatbush School,"" New York Times, January 13, 1970." "Linda Greenhouse, ""Madison School Puzzled By Bomb,"" New York Times, January 18, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Grande 18.37657 -67.224894 1 0 "1/12/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at a General Electric factory in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico during a strike. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the factory sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Electric General Electric factory in Rio Grande Puerto Rico 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate, ""Terroristic Activity: The Cuban Connection in Puerto Rico; Castro's Hand in Puerto Rican and U.S. Terrorism,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 "1/13/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed Fuson's Department Store in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the store sustained an estimated $17,000 in damages. Less than a week earlier, the store owner shot and killed an African American male attempting to rob the store." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Fuson's Department Store "Fuson's Department Store, Seattle Washington" 217 United States Black Nationalists Retaliation for the store owner who shot and killed an African American attempting to commit a robbery at his store. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 17000 0 0 "The store was a White owned business operating in a predominantly African American neighborhood. Before the firebombing, the Fuson's received many threats against their store." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Champaign 40.1142 -88.243499 1 0 Champaign Police Department "1/14/1970: Suspected Black militants threw two firebombs into the Champaign Police Department in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The building was damaged and one police officer was severely burned." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police Department Champaign Police Department 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb thrown through window 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." "Peter F. Nardulli and Jeffrey M. Stonecash, ""Politics, Professionalism, and Urban Services,"" Oelgeschlager, Gunn & Hain, Publishers, Inc. 1981." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Seattle University "1/17/1970: Three African Americans were suspected of detonating a bomb on the Seattle University campus in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the Liberal Arts and Garrand buildings sustained $2,200 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Seattle University "Liberal Arts and Garrand buildings, Seattle University" 217 United States Black Nationalists The incident took place during disturbances between the Black Student Union and the university. 1 3 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2200 Windows were shattered at the Liberal Arts and Garrand Buildings. 0 0 Witnesses observed three African American males running from the scene. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." "Seattle University, ""1965-1975: Troubled Times,"" <www.seattleu.eduhistorysection6.html>" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 University of Washington "1/17/1970: Silas and Judith Bissell placed an explosive device in the vicinity of the Air Force R.O.T.C. at the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, United States. The device was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. Air Force R.O.T.C. at the University of Washington 217 United States Student Radicals The incident took place during heightened antiwar sentiments in Seattle Washington. 0 2 2 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Judith and Silas Bissell were both members of Students for a Democratic Society. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows In Seattle As Police Urge F.B.I. Help On Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 19 "January 19-20, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Jersey City 40.7174 -74.043234 1 0 Front of building "1/19/1970: Unknown perpetrators ignited a fire at the Black Panther Party headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Two hours later shots were fired at the building. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Armed Assault 22 Violent Political Party 110 Party Office/Facility Black Panther Party Headquarters 217 United States White Extremists Intimidate the Black Panther Party. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Gasoline was placed on the steps of the building and set on fire. Between 10-30 shots were fired. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The fire caused minor damages to the door and the front of the building. The created caused holes in the door and the cardboard that was covering the windows. 0 0 The building might have been shot at a second time after the Panthers evacuated the building. The arson took place just before midnight on January 19th and the shooting took place after 1 A.M. on January 20th. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Black Panthers Say Office Was Bombed,"" New York Times, January 20, 1970." """30 Shots Fired Into Office of Panthers in Jersey City,"" Washington Post, January 21, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 "1/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated an explosive device near a private home in South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties, however, a sizable hole was left in the house and windows were broken. This attack was one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence Private residence 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite thrown at foundation of home 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Sizable hole in the house and broken windows 0 0 "This attack might be linked with other episodes of strike violence in South City Nebraska (197001300001, 197001300002, 197002230001, 197002230002, 197002230003, 197002230004)" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Beef Plant Workers in Nebraska Await Call to Work After Violent Strike Ends,"" New York Times, April 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Mississippi (U.S. State) West Point 33.60651 -88.650419 1 0 "1/25/1970: Unknown perpetrators burnt down a building that was a meeting spot for African Americans in West Point, Mississippi, United States. There were no injuries or fatalities. The attack occurred amidst widespread disapproval of school desegregation by the White population of West Point." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified Building Building used as a meeting place for African Americans. 217 United States White Extremists The motive of the attack was to prevent the African American community of West Point Mississippi from organizing. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building burnt down 0 0 "Police, at the time suspected, that this attack was linked to dissatisfaction over integration of the schools in West Point, Mississippi but could not conclusively rule out that this incident was criminally motivated." """Miss. City Is Desegregation Trouble Spot,"" Chicago Daily Defender, January 29, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/25/1970: Responding to what authorities believe was a fake report to lure police to Manhattan, New York, United States, Patrolmen William Kivlehan and Ralph Bax were shot at from a rooftop by unknown perpetrators after they got out of their car. Officer Kivlehan was hit five times and officer Bax was hit three times. Both policemen survived." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department New York Police Officers responding to a call in Harlem 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Nine thirty-caliber cartridges from a carbine and eleven nine-millimeter shells 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) One window in a building shattered 0 0 Police do not believe that this attack was related to the shooting of a police officer in Queens hours later (197001260003). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Martin Arnold, ""Harlem Area Sealed Off As Police Hunt Snipers,"" New York Times, January 27, 1970." """2 Policemen Wounded by Sniper Fire,"" New York Times, January 26, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Mississippi (U.S. State) West Point 33.60651 -88.650419 1 0 "1/26/1970: Unknown African American assailants, unsatisfied with the courts decision on desegregation, threw a stick of dynamite at the Clay County Courthouse in West Point, Mississippi, United States. There were no injuries or fatalities but the windows of the building were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Courthouse Clay County Courthouse 217 United States Black Nationalists African American opposition to the school integration plan instituted by the federal government. The government plan closed two Black schools. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT "Several sticks of dynamite were thrown, from a car, at the courthouse." 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered 0 0 "Police, at the time, suspected that this attack was linked to dissatisfaction over integration of the schools. John Thomas, John Buffington, and three other Blacks were charged with conspiracy but no individual was indicted." """Miss. City Is Desegregation Trouble Spot,"" Chicago Daily Defender, January 29, 1970." """Black, White Killings in South, West Trigger Racial Skirmishes,"" New Pittsburgh Courier, October 30, 1971." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "1/26/1970: Police officer Joseph Blik was on foot patrol in Queens, New York, United States when two people in a car stopped to ask him for directions. The perpetrators in the car immediately fired two shots at Officer Blik and then drove away. Officer Blik was not hit." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) New York Police Department New York Police Officer on patrol in Forest Hills 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police do not believe that this attack was related to the shooting of two police officers in Manhattan hours earlier (197001250002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Martin Arnold, ""Harlem Area Sealed Off As Police Hunt Snipers,"" New York Times, January 27, 1970." """2 Policemen Wounded by Sniper Fire,"" New York Times, January 26, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Norwalk 41.241996 -82.615241 1 0 "1/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators broke into the Selective Service Offices located at the Citizens Bank Building in Norwalk, Ohio, United States. The perpetrators took out the draft records and set them on fire. The attack caused an estimated $8,800 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office in Norwalk Ohio 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 8800 Smoke damage 0 0 The perpetrators broke through the door of the building early in the morning. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Clues To Arson Sought In Norwalk,"" Toledo Blade, January 28, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Front of building "1/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated an explosive device at Temple De Hirsch in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $1,000 in damages. During this time period, there were numerous bombings in the Seattle area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Jewish Synagogue Temple De Hirsch 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 Small hole in the door 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Synagogue Blasted,"" Tri City Herald, January 25, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 210 East 10 St. "1/30/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators detonated an explosive device at a building in South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties but the blast damaged the foundation of the building. This attack was one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 20 Unknown Unknown building 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Damaged foundation of building 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197001300002. Also, this attack might be linked with other episodes of strike violence in South City Nebraska (197002230001, 197002230002, 197002230003, 197002230004, 197001220002)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Beef Plant Workers in Nebraska Await Call to Work After Violent Strike Ends,"" New York Times, April 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 2503 Dakota Ave. "1/30/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators detonated an explosive device at the A & B Boat Shop in South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties but the blast caused $2,500 in damages. This attack was one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery A & B Boat Shop 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197001300001. Also, this attack might be linked with other episodes of strike violence in South City Nebraska (197002230001, 197002230002, 197002230003, and 197002230004)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Beef Plant Workers in Nebraska Await Call to Work After Violent Strike Ends,"" New York Times, April 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Coral Gables 25.749238 -80.262949 1 0 University of Miami "1/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the premises of the Army R.O.T.C. at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. There were no casualties but an Army personal carrier was damaged. Two firebombs did not explode." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army R.O.T.C. "Army R.O.T.C., University of Miami" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program and the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "Two firebombs ignited, at least one of them was thrown. One of the firebombs was a rag wick set on fire stuffed in a gas tank of a parked car that burnt out. Two other firebombs did not ignited." 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Army personnel carrier was damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Firebombs Exploded In Miami,"" Times-News, January 30, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 1 31 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 2105 Decatur Street "1/31/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Police Band Building in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but a restroom was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Denver Police Department "Police Band Building, Denver Colorado" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Suspected use of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Restroom damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 North Portland neighborhood "2/1/1970: An unknown perpetrator broke into the Northeast Oregon building in Portland, Oregon, United States, which housed a Selective Service office and set fire to draft records. About two hundred and fifty files were destroyed causing $4,189 in damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office Local Board No. 28 in Portland Oregon 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 1 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Fire started with gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 4189 Approximately two hundred and fifty draft records destroyed 0 0 "It is suspected that the perpetrator was attempting to look for his own draft file. This incident did not disrupt this particular Selective Service office since there was a duplicate of all of the records on microfilm. In a sixth month period, the Oregon Selective Service Headquarters was firebombed three other times (197005060006, 197006030001, and 197008100001)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Arsonist 'Failed,'"" Eugene Register-Guard, February 4th, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 Pyramid Courts "2/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators fired shots at an Illinois State Police Car that was patrolling the all-Black Pyramid Courts housing development in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Three bullets struck the police car of Officers Harold Nelson and John Abercrombie. Neither officer was injured but the windshield of vehicle car was shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Illinois State Police Illinois State Police in the Pyramid Courts housing project 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest police presence in Pyramid Courts 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) High-powered rifle or carbine 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windshield of police car shattered 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions, including a Black boycott of White-owned businesses, in Cairo Illinois. Officer Nelson was Black and Officer Abercrombie was White. A few days after the incident Reverend Charles Koen, a Black community leader, sent a request to the governor of Illinois that State Police patrols be removed from Pyramid Courts." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Shooting Inquiry at Cairo,"" The Southeast Missourian, February 2, 1970." """Front Asks Time With Governor,"" The Southeast Missourian, February 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 2 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/2/1970: An incendiary device was discovered at Mays department store in Manhattan, New York, United States. The device was dismantled before it inflicted any damage. The next day, two incendiary devices were discovered at other department stores in New York City." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Mays Department Store Mays Department Store in Manhattan 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Alexander's Stores Survive 2 Bombs With No Damage,"" New York Times, February 4, 1970." """Fire Bomb is Found in Alexander Store,"" New York Times, February 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 3 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "2/3/1970: In a series of related attacks, an incendiary device was discovered and dismantled at Alexander's Department Store in the Bronx, New York, United States." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Alexander's Department Store Alexander's Department Store in the Bronx 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "Incendiary device packed in a cigarette box that included batteries, chemicals, and a flash cube that was connected to a wristwatch." 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197002030002. An incendiary device in a cigarette package was also used by MIRA in an attacl against a store in New York City one year after this incident. (197103190002) Many different terrorist groups targeted in New York Department Stores in early 1970s. This attack might be linked with 197002020001 as well. """Alexander's Stores Survive 2 Bombs With No Damage,"" New York Times, February 4, 1970." """Fire Bomb is Found in Alexander Store,"" New York Times, February 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 3 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/3/1970: In a series of related attacks, an incendiary device was ignited at Alexander's Department Store in Manhattan, New York, United States. The device was immediately doused with water and did not cause any damage." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Alexander's Department Store Alexander's Department Store in Manhattan 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The device was doused with water by a security guard immediately after it ignited 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197002030001. The incendiary device was thought to be similar to the one in 197002030001, but it was destroyed before authorities could make any conclusions. An incendiary device in a cigarette package was also used by MIRA in an attack against a store in New York City one year after this incident. (197103190002) Many different terrorist groups targeted in New York Department Stores in early 1970s. This attack might be linked with 197002020001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Alexander's Stores Survive 2 Bombs With No Damage,"" New York Times, February 4, 1970." """Fire Bomb is Found in Alexander Store,"" New York Times, February 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Akron 41.084195 -81.514059 1 0 Outside apartment complex "2/4/1970: In an attack suspected of being connected with the Iowa Beef Packer's Strike, a dynamite bomb exploded near a parked car in Akron, Ohio, United States. There were no casualties and the car sustained only minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 73 Vehicles/Transportation Car 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damages 0 0 "This attack might be linked with other episodes of violence during the Iowa Beef Packers strike (197001220002, 197001300001, and 197001300002)" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 School Bus Parking Lot "2/6/1970: Unknown anti-desegregationists detonated at least twelve dynamite bombs damaging thirty-nine vehicles, most of them school buses, in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 19 Transportation 99 Bus (excluding tourists) Transportation of Denver City Schools Denver City School Buses 217 United States Black Nationalists Sabotage/protest the integration of Denver City Schools. 0 3 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT At least 12 dynamite bombs were set off under the gas tanks of the vehicles. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200000 The explosion destroyed 24 buses and 4 trucks while damaging 15 school buses and 6 other vehicles. 0 0 "School buses played a significant role in transporting Black students to integrated schools. Approximately 1/3 of Denver's school buses were put out of commission. Three white males were seen running from the scene shortly before the explosion, however, no perpetrators were ever apprehended." "Anthony Ripley, ""Denver Blasts Destroy 24 School Buses,"" New York Times, February 7, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Central District "2/6/1970: Suspected White Racists detonated a bomb at the house of State Senator Fred Dore in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties, but the house sustained major damages. Dore was a White sympathizer of African American causes." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally White politician who represented a Black constituency Fred Dore 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate/show dissatisfaction with White sympathizers of the African American cause. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 The house was badly damaged. 0 0 "The general consensus among sources is that the attack was carried out by White Racists. After the incident Senator Dore moved to another part of town. This attack has been linked with the bombing of the home of Seattle State Legislator David Sprague (197004190004). On the same day as this incident, a Jewish synagogue was bombed in Seattle (197002060003)." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows in Seattle as Police Urge F.B.I. Help on Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." "Steven V. Roberts, ""Bombings on Rise Over the Nation,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Infront of doors "2/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at a synagogue in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the building as well as surrounding residences sustained minor damage. During this time period, there were numerous bombings in the Seattle area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Jewish Synagogue 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door of synagogue damaged and windows shattered at nearby houses 0 0 This might be linked with 197001280002. Both were bombings occurred against synagogues in Seattle. This incident took place on the same day that Washington State Senator Frank Dore's home was bombed (197002060002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Dorado 18.460791 -66.264884 1 0 "2/6/1970: In a series of related events, the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) claimed credit for igniting firebombs at a Selective Service office in Dorado, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office in Dorado Puerto Rico 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown It is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197002060005 and 197002060006. The three attacks occurred within 30 minutes of each other. MIRA claimed this attack along with 197002080002 and 197002090003 in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002060005, 197002060006" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 "2/6/1970: In a series of related events, the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) claimed credit for igniting firebombs at a General Electric facility in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 21 Utilities 107 Electricity General Electric 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown It is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197002060004 and 197002060006. The three attacks occurred within 30 minutes of each other. MIRA claimed this attack along with 197002080002 and 197002090003 in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002060004, 197002060006" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Carolina 18.380782 -65.957387 1 0 Isla Verde district "2/6/1970: In a series of related events, the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) claimed credit for igniting firebombs at Hotel San Juan in Carolina, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel San Juan Hotel 163 Puerto Rico Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown It is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197002060004 and 197002060005. The three attacks occurred within 30 minutes of each other. MIRA claimed this attack along with 197002080002 and 197002090003 in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002060004, 197002060005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 6 "February 6-9, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Boston University "2/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed an R.O.T.C. office at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire damaged the office." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. office, Boston University" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Fire damage 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Whitewater 42.835 -88.738124 1 0 Wisconsin State College "2/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in Old Mail Hall at Wisconsin State College in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $1,000,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Wisconsin State College "Old Mail Hall, Wisconsin State College" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 1000000 Building partially destroyed 0 0 The incident took place during the evening. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 8 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens; Woodside "2/8/1970: In a series of related events, the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) claimed credit for bombing the General Electric Service Center in Queens, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustains minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Electric Queens General Electric Service Center 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Damaged air-conditioning unit and shattered windows. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197002080002 and 197002090003. MIRA claimed this attack along with 197002060005, 197002060004, and 197002060006 in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. This was one of many attacks against General Electric targets throughout the United States in a three day period. (197002070001, 197002070002, and 197002090004) These incidents are not believed to be related." """2 Bombs Explode at G.E. Buildings,"" New York Times, February 9, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002080002, 197002090003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 8 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn; Atlantic Terminal "2/8/1970: In a series of related events, the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) claimed credit for bombing the General Electric Service Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States. There are no casualties but the building sustains minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Electric Brooklyn General Electric Service Center 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type 18-inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Destroyed a door and shattered windows. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197002080001 and 197002090003. MIRA claimed this attack along with 2197002060005, 197002060004, and 197002060006 in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. This was one of many attacks against General Electric targets throughout the United States in a three day period. (197002070001, 197002070002, and 197002090004) These incidents are not believed to be related." """2 Bombs Explode at G.E. Buildings,"" New York Times, February 9, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002080001, 197002090003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/9/1970: In a series of related events, a member of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) was suspected of placing a bomb at the General Electric Headquarters in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Electric General Electric Headquarters 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To fight imperialism and exploitation. 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb in a paper bag 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197002080001 and 197002080002. MIRA claimed this attack along with 2197002060005, in the same mimeographed sheet sent to the news media. This was one of many attacks against General Electric targets throughout the United States in a three day period. (197002070001, 197002070002, and 197002090004) These incidents are not believed to be related." """2 Bombs Explode at G.E. Buildings,"" New York Times, February 9, 1970." """Puerto Rican Group Describes Bombings,"" New York Times, February 13, 1970." """Bomb Case Figure Found Guilty Here,"" New York Times, September 19, 1973." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197002080001, 197002080002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Batavia 39.07859 -84.179414 1 0 "2/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators in Batavia, Ohio, United States, bombed two cars belonging to Leslie Jewel, an employee of General Electric that was not part of the union. The automobiles were damaged, but there were no casualties. There had been a recent labor strike at the nearby General Electric Evendale plant." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Nonunion employee of General Electric in Batavia Ohio Leslie Jewel 217 United States Strikers Protest employees of General Electric who were not union members 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "This was one of many attacks against General Electric targets throughout the United States in a three day period. (197002080001, 197002080002 and 197002090003, 197002070001 and 197002070002). These incidents are not believed to be related." """New York GE Offices Damaged by 2 Bombs,"" The Milwaukee Journal, February 9, 1970." """GE Empolye's Cars Blown Up by Dynamite,"" Hartford Courant, February 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 11 "February 11-14, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Ypsilanti 42.24088 -83.613089 1 0 Washtenaw Community College "2/11/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb into a building at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties, but the buildings sustained an estimated $2,500 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 48 Teacher/Professor/Instructor Washtenaw Community College 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Firebomb thrown into building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Berkeley Police Department Police parking lot 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 7 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 8000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 Parking lot of police station "2/13/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated two dynamite bombs in the parking lot of the Berkeley Police Station in California, United States, during a shift change. Seven police officers were injured, three cars were destroyed, and windows were shattered at nearby buildings." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police Station Berkeley Police Station 217 United States Black Nationalists To intimidate the police. 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Homemade dynamite time bombs 0 0 0 7 7 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Three cars destroyed. Numerous other vehicles damaged. Windows shattered at adjacent buildings. 0 0 The bombs detonated 30 seconds apart. The bombs used in the attack were similar to the devices used in the attack against a police station in San Francisco three days later (197002160001). There was a contentious City Council debate earlier in the week as to whether the police department should receive a helicopter. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bombs Injure 2 Policemen in Berkeley,"" Washington Post, February 14, 1970." """San Francisco Bomb Injured 7 Policemen,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "7/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Chase Manhattan Bank in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties, however, the glass doors of the building and windows were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Chase Manhattan Bank "Chase Manhattan Bank, East Village Branch" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Glass door and windows shattered 0 0 This was one of many bank bombings in New York City during 1970. """Door of Chase Bank Is Damaged By Bomb,"" New York Times, July 15, 1970." """Bank Blasted,"" The Montreal Gazette, July 16, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Eugene 44.04992 -123.088544 1 0 University of Oregon "2/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to a building housing an R.O.T.C. storage area at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, United States. One fireman was injured fighting the blaze and the men's physical education building sustained an estimated $350,000 in damages. The incident took place a week after the university voted to retain the R.O.T.C. program." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. storage area, University of Oregon" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the University of Oregon's decision to retain the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 350000 R.O.T.C. storage area destroyed. Four class rooms and two offices were destroyed. 0 0 The fire was set in the R.O.T.C. storage area. David Boggs was the fireman who was injured. "Mike Stahlberg, ""Clues Sought for Cause of UO Fire,"" Eugene Register-Guard, February 17, 1970." """Students Impede Firemen; R.O.T.C. Offices in Ruins,"" The Milwaukee Journal, February 17, 1970." "Emily Mosen, ""The Reserve Officers' Training Corps: Protests and Perspectives on the University of Oregon Campus in 1969 and 1970,"" University of Oregon, March 14, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" San Francisco Police Department police station 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery department store 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery department store 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Hall of Justice "2/16/1970: Four hours after a San Francisco Police Station was bombed in California, United States, a sniper took aim at three police officers. However, police fired at the sniper before he could get a shot off. The sniper and a companion fled the scene before being apprehended." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Francisco Police Department San Francisco Police Officers 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To intimidate the police. 0 1 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Telescope-sighted rifle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This attack is linked with 197002160001. The sniper and his companion were described as hippie types. """San Francisco Bomb Injured 7 Policemen,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Against a wall "2/17/1970: A day after bombings in San Francisco and Berkeley, twenty-four sticks of dynamite were discovered at Walter Boysen Paint Company in Oakland, California, United States. The bombs never detonated." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 12 Construction Walter Boysen Paint Company 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT 24 sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The dynamite was found a day after 197002160001, 197002160002, and 197002160003. Police reported that the target was apparently random and could not confirm whether this was connected to the previous attacks." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """San Francisco Bomb Injured 7 Policemen,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Buckeystown 39.334825 -77.431653 1 0 Tescarora area "2/17/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a power pole in Buckeystown, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties, however, as a result of the bombing, five-hundred homes and two industrial facilities lost power. Windows were also shattered in buildings a quarter of a mile a way." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power Pole Power supply of the Frederick Maryland area 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Over 500 homes and 2 industries temporarily lost power. Windows were shattered at buildings as far as one quarter of a mile away. 0 0 The two industries that lost power were Todd Steel and East Alco Aluminum Plant. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) Covington 30.479685 -90.095304 1 0 Men's Restroom "2/17/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at Covington High School in Louisiana, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages. The bombing took place six months before the school was integrated." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building School planned to be integrated Covington High School 217 United States White Extremists Suspected motive was to protest school integration. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "4-foot hole blown into a wall, stall partitions damaged, and windows shattered." 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 17 "February 16-17, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 University of Washington "2/17/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a gasoline bomb underneath the Armory at the University of Washington in Seattle, United States. The bomb did not explode and was later discovered and removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Armory "Armory, University of Washington" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Gasoline bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Cleveland 41.504365 -81.690459 1 0 "2/18/1970: Amidst a period racial strife at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb that damaged a car of a police officer working as a security guard." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Cuyahoga Community College security guard 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe filled with black powder was utilized as a bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Automobile was damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert W. Peterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 18 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Vallejo 38.10083 -122.254954 1 0 Parking lot "2/18/1970: Booby trapped handgrenades were discovered wired to a car in the parking lot of the Vallejo Police Department in California, United States. The device was deactivated." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Mission Vallejo Police Officers 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 10 Pressure Trigger Military handgrenade wired to a car 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This was one of many incidents of violence directed again police departments in Northern California at this time (197002130003 and 197002160001). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) Hartford 41.763325 -72.674069 1 0 "2/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail at a Federal Building that housed a United States Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $450 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court U.S. Courthouse United States District Court of Connecticut 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 1 10 Unknown 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov Cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 450 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators ignited a firebomb at the Columbia University International Law Library in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained slight damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Columbia University Columbia University International Law Library 217 United States Student Radicals 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damages 0 0 "This attack occurred late at night on February 20. It was suspected that this attack might have been related to 197002210004, 197002210005, and 197002210003. However, the Weathermen only claimed credit for 197002210005 in a letter to the New York Times, and did not mention participation in any other attacks on February 21." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Justice Murtagh's Home Target of 3 Fire Bombs,"" New York Times, February 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 University of Washington "2/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed two dynamite bombs at the construction site of the School of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, United States. Only one of the two bombs exploded causing little damage. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Washington "Construction site of Architecture School, University of Washington" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Two dynamite bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "There is a left wing source claiming that one of the perpetrators of the attack, Jeff Desmond, was actually working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (See: Dave Dellinger, ""More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy"")." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Dave Dellinger, ""More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy,"" Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb at a police car in front of the Charles Street Police Station in Greenwich, New York, United States. Another bomb was thrown to the pavement seventy-five feet away. The attacks caused no damages or casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police Station Charles Street Police Station 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Thrown Gasoline Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Justice Murtagh's Home Target of 3 Fire Bombs,"" New York Times, February 22, 1970." """Bombs Are Exploded at Home of N.Y. Panther Trial Judge,"" New York Times, February 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "2/21/1970: Two Military Recruiting Stations in the vicinity of Brooklyn College were firebombed by unknown perpetrators in New York, United States. There were no casualties but the recruiting stations sustained minor damages before the fire was extinguished." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Military Recruiting Stations Army Recruiting Booth and Navy Recruiting Booth 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Thrown Gasoline Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The booths were scorched 0 0 "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Justice Murtagh's Home Target of 3 Fire Bombs,"" New York Times, February 22, 1970." """Bombs Are Exploded at Home of N.Y. Panther Trial Judge,"" New York Times, February 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "2/21/1970: The Weathermen claimed credit for bombing the residence of State Supreme Court Justice John Murtagh New York, United States. The attack caused no casualties but the house sustained minor damages. Judge Murtagh was presiding over a trial of thirteen Black Panther members at the time. Anti-Vietnam war and pro-Black Panther graffiti was left at the scene of the attack." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Judge John Murtagh and family 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" Protest Vietnam War and show support for Black Panthers. 0 4 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Gasoline in bottles detonated by firecrackers 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Brick wall was partially scorched and several panes in a window were damaged. 0 0 "It was suspected that this attack might have been related to 197002210003, 197002210004, and 197002200002. However, the Weathermen only claimed credit for this attack in a letter to the New York Times, and did not mention participation in any other attacks on February 21. Written in front of the house was graffiti stating ""Free Panther 21"" and ""Vietcong Have Won."" The bombs were placed on the front doorway, next to a window, and under the Murtagh's car. Murtagh and his family were placed in the protection of the police as a result of the attack." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Justice Murtagh's Home Target of 3 Fire Bombs,"" New York Times, February 22, 1970." "Bernardine Dohrn, ""An End to Violence?"" New York Times, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 "2/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb into the residence of James C. Perrill in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the house was damaged. The attack occurred during heightened racial tensions due to the integration of Denver City Schools and Perrill was a conservative school board member." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian James C. Perrill 217 United States Black Nationalists Protest anti-integrationists of the Denver City Schools. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb tossed into home 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown It is unknown if the firebomb caused any damage 0 0 This is one of many attacks in Denver resulting from school integration. Other incidents include 197002060001 and 197002240002. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Ithaca 42.440495 -76.495454 1 0 Cornell University "2/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw kerosene flare pots at the Wari House Dormitory which housed the Black Women's Cooperative at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. The incendiary tossed at the dormitory failed to ignite, but an incendiary thrown through the window of a car parked in front of the dormitory burst into flames and caused minor damages to the vehicle. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Black Women's Collective, Cornell University" Dormitory housing Black Women's Collective 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate the African American community at Cornell University 0 -99 0 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Kerosene flare pots 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Car sustained minor damages and a broken window 0 0 "This attack occurred amidst heightened racial tensions at Cornell University. A year earlier, unknown perpetrator burnt a cross in front of the Wari House dormitory. Five weeks after the attack the Africana Studies and Research Center on campus was firebombed (197004010002)." """Flare Pot Hurled at Cornell House,"" New York Times, February 23, 1970." "Richard Phalon, ""Fire Destroys the Black Studies Center at Cornell,"" New York Times, April 2, 1970." "Michael T. Kaufman, ""Court Enjoins Violence at Cornell; Curfew Set,"" New York Times, April 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Prairie du Sac 43.292945 -89.722819 1 0 "2/22/1970: Karl Armstrong, a member of the New Years Gang, attempted to bomb the Wisconsin Power and Light substation in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, United States. Carrying thirteen sticks of dynamite he broke into the substation, but fled the scene when a night security guard arrived unexpectedly. The substation supplied power to the Badger Ammunition Plant." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Wisconsin Power and Light Company "Wisconsin Power and Light Company substation, Prairie du Sac" 217 United States New Year's Gang To sabotage the Badger Ammunition Plant 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Thirteen sticks of dynamite attached to a battery operated device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The New Years Gang attempted to bomb the Wisconsin Ammunition Plant weeks earlier. (197001050001) Karl Armstrong would be captured after participating in the deadly bombing of Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin on August 24, 1970. (197008240001)" "Tom Bates, ""Rads: The 1970 Bombing of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin and Its Aftermath,"" HarperCollinsPublishing, 1992." "David Newman, Sandra Sutherland, and Jon Stewart, ""The Madison Bomb Story: The Death the FBI Saw, Heard and Won't Talk About,"" Mother Jones, February-March, 1979." "The Wisconsin Cartographers' Guild, ""Wisconsin's Past and Present: A Historical Atlas,"" The University of Wisconsin Press, 2002." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 Sioux City/Dakota City area "2/23/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed four separate power transmission poles in the Dakota City and Sioux City areas in Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties and none of the dynamite blasts broke off any of the poles. These attacks were one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power Transmission Pole in the Dakota City/Sioux City area 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None of the poles broke off 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197002230002, 197002230003, 197002230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 Sioux City/Dakota City area "2/23/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed four separate power transmission poles in the Dakota City and Sioux City areas in Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties and none of the dynamite blasts broke off any of the poles. These attacks were one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power Transmission Pole in the Dakota City/Sioux City area 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None of the poles broke off 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197002230001, 197002230003, 197002230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 Sioux City/Dakota City area "2/23/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed four separate power transmission poles in the Dakota City and Sioux City areas in Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties and none of the dynamite blasts broke off any of the poles. These attacks were one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power Transmission Pole in the Dakota City/Sioux City area 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None of the poles broke off 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197002230001, 197002230002, 197002230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) South Sioux City 42.47031 -96.413949 1 0 Sioux City/Dakota City area "2/23/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed four separate power transmission poles in the Dakota City and Sioux City areas in Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties and none of the dynamite blasts broke off any of the poles. These attacks were one of many instances of violence in South Sioux City during the Iowa Beef Packers strike." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power Transmission Pole in the Dakota City/Sioux City area 217 United States Strikers The attack occurred during the violent Iowa Beef Packers strike in South Sioux City. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 None of the poles broke off 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197002230001, 197002230002, 197002230003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Arizona (U.S. State) Tucson 32.221553 -110.969754 1 0 Sidewalk in front of building "2/23/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a dynamite bomb in front of the Selective Service Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, United States. There were no casualties, however, all of the windows of the building shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, Tucson Arizona." 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) All of the windows of the buildings were broken 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Steven V. Roberts, ""Bombings on Rise Over the Nation,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 Porch in front of house "2/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a pipe bomb in front of the house of Wilfred Keyes in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties, however, the front porch was destroyed and many windows were shattered. Keyes was the lead plaintiff in a court case calling for the desegregation of Denver City Schools." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Wilfred Keyes 217 United States White Extremists Protest the desegregation of Denver City Schools. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite Pipe Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Front porch was destroyed and windows in the house were shattered 0 0 This is one of many attacks in Denver resulting from school integration. Other incidents include 197002060001 and 197002210006. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anna Alejo, ""Alejo: Keys to Success,"" Rocky Mountain News, January 28, 2006." "James Brooke, ""Court Says Denver Can End Forced Busing,"" New York Times, September 17, 1995." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Champaign 40.1142 -88.243499 1 0 University of Illinois "2/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into the Armory at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, United States. There were no casualties but the firebomb caused $2,000 in damages. The offices of the R.O.T.C. were located in the Armory" 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C., University of Illinois" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest secret government research at the University of Illinois and the R.O.T.C. program. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail thrown through the window of the Armory 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 The attack occurred a day after the Illiac project was approved by the University. Of Illinois The project brought a high powered computer to campus that would be used mostly for government research. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Patrick D. Kennedy, ""Reactions Against the Vietnam War and Military-Related Targets on Campus: The University of Illinois as a Case Study, 1965-1972,"" Illinois Historical Journal, 1991." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 2 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Boulder 40.01574 -105.279239 1 0 University of Colorado "2/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb in the Behavioral Sciences Building at the University of Colorado at Boulder in Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Colorado Institute of Behavioral Sciences 217 United States Student Radicals Protesting scholarship money that was set aside for minorities but had yet to be awarded 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This attack occurred the week before first lady Pat Nixon planned on visiting the University of Colorado. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Marie Smith, ""Heavy Security Highlights Pat's Colorado Visit,"" Washington Post, March 5, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Boulder 40.01574 -105.279239 1 0 University of Colorado "3/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the office of the Air Force R.O.T.C. at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the R.O.T.C. training facility sustained an estimated $2,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. Air Force R.O.T.C. at University of Colorado 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the Vietnam War and the R.O.T.C. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Explosive device made with 5-gallon can of gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 Door destroyed and walls damaged 0 0 "The perpetrators painted signs on nearby the building saying ""Imperialism Burns"" and ""Vietnam Napalm R.O.T.C.."" This attack occurred the week before first lady Pat Nixon planned on visiting the University of Colorado. The incident also occurred on the same day as 197003010006 and 197003010007. No records of the R.O.T.C. were destroyed in the attack. This incident might also be related to the minority fees issue like 197002270001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Colorado R.O.T.C. Blast Attributed to Arsonists,"" Washington Post, March 3, 1970." "Robert W. Patterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Colorado Springs 38.83345 -104.821814 1 0 "3/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the headquarters of the Selective Service in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained moderate damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, Colorado Springs" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the War in Vietnam and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Moderate damage to building 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Colorado R.O.T.C. Blast Attributed to Arsonists,"" Washington Post, March 3, 1970." "Steven V. Roberts, ""Bombings on Rise Over the Nation,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Boulder 40.01574 -105.279239 1 0 University of Colorado "3/1/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators firebombed a University of Colorado campus police vehicle in Boulder, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) University of Colorado Police Police Car 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197003010008. This attack occurred the week before first lady Pat Nixon planned on visiting the University of Colorado. This attack occurred the same day as 197003010005. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." "Nan Robertson, ""The First Lady Visits Projects in Restive Boulder,"" New York Times, March 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Boulder 40.01574 -105.279239 1 0 "3/2/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators bombed a city police car in Boulder, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Boulder Police Department Police Car 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197003010007. This attack occurred the week before first lady Pat Nixon planned on visiting the University of Colorado. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." "Nan Robertson, ""The First Lady Visits Projects in Restive Boulder,"" New York Times, March 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Cleveland 41.504365 -81.690459 1 0 West side of Cleveland "3/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into the house of Frank Schaeffer, the president of the Cleveland Fraternal Order of Police, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused an estimated $200 in damages. Schaeffer had recently defended the actions of Cleveland Police Officers during the 1968 racial disorders." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Frank Schaeffer 217 United States 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Fraternal Order of Police "Fraternal Order of Police, Cleveland Ohio" 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest Frank Schaeffer's defense of the Cleveland Police Deparment during the 1968 Glenville racial riots 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200 Carpeting and two chairs were damaged 0 0 """Home of Police Officer Bombed,"" Toledo Blade, March 2, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 328 East 23rd Street "3/3/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a foreign-made car painted red in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 73 Vehicles/Transportation Foreign Vehicles Foreign cars painted red Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Lead pipe-bomb filled with dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This attack was linked with incidents 197003040003 and 197003050002. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 -9 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 University District "3/3/1970: Four left wing radicals set off a dynamite bomb at a post office in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the building and a vehicle were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Post Office Post Office in Seattle's University District 217 United States Student Radicals 0 4 4 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building and vehicle damaged 0 0 "Two of the perpetrators were members of Students for a Democratic Society and the other two perpetrators were known sympathizers of the organization. There is a left wing source claiming that one of the perpetrators of the attack, Jeff Desmond, was actually working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (See: Dave Dellinger, ""More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy"")." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows In Seattle As Police Urge F.B.I. Help On Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." "Dave Dellinger, ""More Power Than We Know: The People's Movement Toward Democracy,"" Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Third floor window ledge "3/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a time bomb in a Barracks at the Oakland Army Base in California, United States. The bomb was subsequently discovered and disarmed. The base was used as a departing point for United States troops heading to Vietnam." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost US Military Oakland Army Base 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Sabotage the US Army war efforts and protest the Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Two and one half pound block of C-4 wired to a commercial blasting cap and timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "When the bomb was discovered the barracks were evacuated. This incident might be related with 197003040002. They both occurred on the same day in a distance of around thirty miles from each other. However, different types of explosive devices were used." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Army Disarms Time Bomb at Base in Oakland,"" Washington Post, March 5, 1970." """Bomb Found and Disarmed At Oakland Army Base,"" New York Times, March 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Martinez 38.013796 -122.13512 1 0 Railroad car "3/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb on a railroad car in Martinez, California, United States. The bomb was subsequently discovered and disarmed. The railroad car was used to transport acid." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 19 Transportation 100 Train/Train Tracks/Trolley Railroad car 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Four sticks of dynamite triggered by a mousetrap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 1155 Sherman Street "3/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a foreign-made car painted red in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 73 Vehicles/Transportation Foreign Vehicles Foreign cars painted red Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Lead pipe-bomb filled with dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This attack was linked with incidents 197003030002 and 197003050002. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 -9 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 "3/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at the University District Post Office in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties, however, the side of the building was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Post Office University District Post Office 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Two sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Side of building damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 1300 Pennsylvania Street "3/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a foreign-made car painted red in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties but the car was heavily damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 73 Vehicles/Transportation Foreign Vehicles Foreign cars painted red Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Lead pipe-bomb filled with dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Vehicle heavily damaged 0 0 This attack was linked with incidents 197003030002 and 197003040003. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Anthony Ripley, ""Colorado Weighs Blast Controls,"" New York Times, March 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 -9 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "3/5/1970: Unknown Puerto Rican Nationalists assassinated two United States Navy personal stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The incident was in response to the death of Antonia Martinez Lagaras, who was shot and killed during a confrontation between students and police in front of the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras a day earlier." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 4 Military 30 Navy US Navy Two members of the United States Navy 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To protest United States presence in Puerto Rico and revenge the death of Antonia Martinez Lagares 1 1 -99 -99 0 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conflicting reports attribute the incident to the Armed Commandos of Liberation and the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA). "Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate, ""Terroristic Activity: The Cuban Connection in Puerto Rico; Castro's Hand in Puerto Rican and U.S. Terrorism,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 Women's Toilet "3/6/1970: In a series of related unsuccessful attacks, suspected members of the Weathermen placed thirty-four sticks of dynamite at the Detroit Police Department building in Michigan, United States. The bombs were subsequently discovered and disarmed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Detroit Police Department Detroit Police Department Building 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" To kill police 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "W. Mark Felt, ""The FBBI Pyramid From the Inside,"" G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1979." "John Castellucci, ""The Big Dance,"" Dodd, Mead & Company, 1986." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 "3/6/1970: In a series of related unsuccessful attacks, suspected members of the Weathermen tossed a package containing dynamite through a window of the Detroit Police Officers Association in Michigan, United States. The dynamite was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Detroit Police Department Detroit Police Officers Association 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" To kill police 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "John Castellucci, ""The Big Dance,"" Dodd, Mead & Company, 1986." "W. Mark Felt, ""The FBBI Pyramid From the Inside,"" G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1979." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Berkeley" Library 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 320000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Alabama (U.S. State) Ashville 33.83651 -86.254749 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 69 Religion Identified Black Muslims 217 United States Ku Klux Klan 0 2 Chemical 1 Poisoning 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Cyanide in water supply 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 CBRN Global Chronology 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) Bridgeport 41.18188 -73.191269 1 0 "3/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed Shiloh Baptist Church, a predominantly African American Church, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship African American Church Shiloh Baptist Church 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New Mexico (U.S. State) Albuquerque 35.08418 -106.648639 1 0 University of New Mexico "3/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed an incendiary bomb underneath the Air Force R.O.T.C. building at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The bomb was discovered and disarmed fifteen minutes before it was set to explode." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. Air Force R.O.T.C. at University of New Mexico 217 United States White Extremists Protest the R.O.T.C. program and Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Homemade incendiary time bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special state police were ordered by the governor to investigate the incident. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """S.F. State Protest Ends, Off-Campus Rampage Blocked,"" Washington Post, March 11, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Bel Air 39.53894 -76.348479 1 0 Floor of car "3/9/1970: A bomb exploded in the car of Ralph Featherstone and William Payne, members of the Student non-violent Coordinating Committee and supporters of H. Rap Brown, while they were driving in Bel Air, Maryland, United States. Both men died as a result of the blast. Police suspected that the bomb exploded prematurely and was intended for H. Rap Brown's trial scheduled to be held at the Harford County Courthouse Many members of the radical Black community believed that the bomb was set off by White Racists or the police. The next day, a bomb was detonated at Dorchester County Courthouse, the original location of Brown's trial, by an unknown perpetrator." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 20 Unknown 217 United States Black Nationalists The suspected motive was to disrupt the trial of H. Rap Brown 1 2 0 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Police believed that the bomb had an electric battery 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Car was damaged 0 0 "This attack is linked with 197003100002. H. Rap Brown was charged with arson and inciting a riot. However, he never showed up for his trial and was finally apprehended in 1972. The bombings occurred at a time of a lot of racial tension in Maryland. Immediately after the bombing, there were numerous bomb threats to public buildings in the Baltimore and Washington DC areas." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Homer Bigart, ""Maryland Hunts Woman In Blast,"" New York Times, March 12, 1970." "Peter A. Jay, ""Bomb Threats in Area,"" Washington Post, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 10 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Cambridge 38.563122 -76.078063 1 0 Ladies room "3/10/1970: An unidentified White middle-aged female was suspected of bombing the Dorchester County Courthouse in Cambridge, Maryland, United States where the trial for radical Black leader H. Rap Brown was originally scheduled to be held. There were no casualties but the building sustained extensive damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Dorchester County Courthouse 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To disrupt the trial of H. Rap Brown 1 1 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Time bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Thirty foot hole blown into a brick wall at the corner of the courthouse 0 0 "Police were unsure if the perpetrator acted out in support or defiance of H. Rap Brown. This attack is linked with 197003090006. H. Rap Brown was charged with arson and inciting a riot. However, he never showed up for his trial and was finally apprehended in 1972. The bombings occurred at a time of a lot of racial tension in Maryland. Immediately after the bombing, there were numerous bomb threats to public buildings in the Baltimore and Washington DC areas." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Homer Bigart, ""Maryland Hunts Woman In Blast,"" New York Times, March 12, 1970." "Peter A. Jay, ""Bomb Threats in Area,"" Washington Post, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 10 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 San Francisco State College "3/10/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into the office of Dr. Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa, the president of San Francisco State College, in San Francisco, California, United States. The bomb failed to ignite. The next day their were violent protests on campus against military recruiters on the SFSC campus. Previously, S. I. Hayakawa took a hard line against student demonstrators." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business Office of S. I. Hayakawa 217 United States 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel San Francisco State College "Officer of the president, San Francisco State College" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the policies of S. I. Hayakawa towards student demonstrators 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Molotov cocktail was thrown through the window of the office. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """S. F. State Protest Ends, Off-Campus Rampage Blocked,"" Washington Post, March 11, 1970." """People In The News,"" The Spokesman-Review, March 11, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Urbana 40.11727 -88.204489 1 0 University of Illinois "3/11/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Army and Air Force Recruiting Station at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, United States. There were no casualties but the Recruiting Station was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army and Air Force Recruiting Station "Army and Air Force Recruiting Station, University of Illinois" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the government's presence on the University of Illinois campus. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Recruiting station destroyed 0 0 The attack occurred a week after a motion in the University Senate to end the Illiac project failed. The project brought a high powered computer to campus that would be used mostly for government research. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Patrick D. Kennedy, ""Reactions Against the Vietnam War and Military-Related Targets on Campus: The University of Illinois as a Case Study, 1965-1972,"" Illinois Historical Journal, 1991." """1,000 Students Assail Brigham Young Ties,"" Washington Post, March 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery general telephone and electronics 217 United States Revolutionary Force 9 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 25000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 "197003120002, 197003120005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation IBM 217 United States Revolutionary Force 9 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 25000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 "197003120001, 197003120005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 Underneath car "3/12/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, a bomb exploded underneath an empty police car parked in front of detective headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but the car sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Chicago Police Chicago Police Car 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Floor boards ripped up 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bombs and Threats Jolt Cities,"" Washington Post, March 14, 1970." "Homar Bigart, ""Many Buildings Evacuated Here In Bomb Scares,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 "3/12/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, a cherry bomb was thrown at an empty police car in Chicago, Illinois, United States, after two officers left the vehicle responding to a call for help. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Chicago Police Chicago Police Car 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Cherry bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Wrecked the car 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bombs and Threats Jolt Cities,"" Washington Post, March 14, 1970." "Homar Bigart, ""Many Buildings Evacuated Here In Bomb Scares,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/12/1970: In a series of related attacks, the Revolutionary Force 9 claimed credit for the bombing of the Mobil Oil Company Building in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained heavy structural damage. The Revolutionary Force 9 claimed that the Mobil Oil Company was an ""enem(y) of human life"" because it profited off of the Vietnam War." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 1 Gas/Oil Mobile Oil Company Mobil Oil Company Building 217 United States Revolutionary Force 9 Protest the Vietnam War and companies profiting from the war 0 -99 -99 1 3 Call (pre-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) Heavy structural damage 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197003120001 and 197003120002. The bomb was placed in the hallway on the 34th floor. The Revolutionary Force 9 called the police to ward authorities of the bomb before it detonated. The RF9 also later sent a letter to United Press International after the explosion listing their grievances. The group also called in bomb threats to many other buildings in New York City leading to numerous evacuations. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Homar Bigart, ""Many Buildings Evacuated Here In Bomb Scares,"" New York Times, March 13, 1970." """Bombs Rock 3 Manhattan Skyscrapers,"" Washington Post, March 13, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 "197003120001, 197003120002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Appleton 44.26178 -88.416564 1 0 Lawrence University "3/13/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators set off a firebomb at the R.O.T.C. Building at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained damage to its walls" 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. R.O.T.C. at Lawrence University 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the R.O.T.C. program and Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol A gasoline can was found 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Wall of building damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blasts and Threats Occur Across the U.S."" New York Times, March 14, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Appleton 44.26178 -88.416564 1 0 Classroom and faculty room "3/13/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators threw two incendiary devices into Appleton West High School in Wisconsin, United States. The firebombs caused a fire but there were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Appleton West High School 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Fire in school 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197003130001. Both attacks were firebombings in Appleton Wisconsin occurring on the same day, however it is unknown if the perpetrators were the same. After the attack, a car was reported fleeing the scene at a high speed." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blasts and Threats Occur Across the U.S."" New York Times, March 14, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 14 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "3/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed an explosive device outside of the U. S. Army Reserve Building in Fort Hamilton, New York, United States. The device was discovered and disarmed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost US Military Army Reserve Building 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the Vietnam War and sabotage the US Army 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 14 1 25642 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Long Beach 33.766725 -118.192399 1 0 Pacific Ocean "3/14/1970: Two crewmen on the SS Columbia Eagle, Clyde William McKay Jr. and Leonard Glatkowski, hijacked the ship which debarked from Long Beach, California, United States towards Thailand. The ship was transporting munitions that were to be used by the US military in the Vietnam War. Twenty four crewmen were released from the ship immediately after the hijacking while thirteen were held on board as the ship was diverted to Cambodia. The next day the SS Columbia reached Cambodia and the two perpetrators attempted attain asylum. After many negotiations, the ship and crew were allowed to return to the United States on April 8th and McKay and Glatkowski remained in Cambodia." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 Hijacking 4 Military 30 Navy US Military SS Columbia Eagle 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To impede the US war effort and protest the Vietnam War 0 2 1 0 7 Fake Weapons 5 Firearms 3 Handgun "Semiautomatic pistol, revolver, and fake bomb" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 13 1 Cambodia Cambodia 0 2 Hostage(s) released by perpetrators McKay and Glatkowski hijacked the ship by detaining the captain with their handguns and claiming that there was a bomb on board. The device turned out to be fake. Glatkowski would eventually return to the United States and was sentenced to a ten year prison sentence. McKay would never return to the United States and his whereabouts remain unknown. This was the first mutiny in the United States Navy in 150 years. The ship was eventually returned to the United States with all of its cargo. """Mystery of the SS Columbia Eagle Hijacking,"" Vietnam Magazine, February, 2001." "Tad Szulc, ""U.S. Arms Ship to Thailand Seized by 'Men With Guns,'"" New York Times, March 16, 1970." """U. S. Arms Ship, Freed, Leaves Cambodia,"" New York Times, April 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 Outside of building "3/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at a Kresge's Department Store in suburban San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties and only minor damages were inflicted. Kresge was an American owned company." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Kresge's Department Store 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Broken windows and smoke damage. 0 0 """San Juan Store Bombed,"" New York Times, March 16, 1970." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Montana (U.S. State) Billings 45.783975 -108.505794 1 0 Backseat "3/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb in the backseat of a parked police car in Billings, Montana, United States. There were no casualties, however, the car was demolished." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Billings Police Billings Police car 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 15 Vehicle Car bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Vehicle was demolished 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Wrecks Police Car,"" New York Times, March 16, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 16 "March 16-17, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Bernardino 34.105245 -117.294124 1 0 "Living room, outside of house" "3/16/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw four firebombs at the house of Councilman Norris Gregory in San Bernardino, California, United States. He received minor burns attempting to put out the fire and the house sustained an estimated $4,000 in damages. Gregory was the first and only Black councilman in San Bernadino at the time." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally Black San Bernardino Councilman Norris Gregory 217 United States White Extremists To protest African Americans sitting on the San Bernardino city council 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebombs 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 4000 The house was damaged and the drapes were set on fire 0 0 At the time of the firebombing Norris Gregory was facing a recall election. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Four Black Churches Fire Bombed in Texas,"" Jet Magazine, March 25, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 450 Ficketts St. "3/17/1970: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front detonated two bombs in administration offices at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties and the bombs caused little damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles" "Administration offices, Roosevelt High School" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the poor quality of education at a school district made up primarily of Mexican-Americans. 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Two bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Little damages to administrative offices 0 0 "There were three other incidents also protesting the quality of education at Roosevelt High School (197004080003, 197004150004, and 197004150005). Moreover, the school was the target of many demonstrations during this time period. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Arsonists Blamed in $100,000 Roosevelt High School Blaze,"" Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1970." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Lockland 39.226835 -84.453309 1 0 "3/18/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at a booster station of the Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company in Lockland, Ohio, United States. There were no casualties but the transformer sustained extensive damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities Transformer Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Booster Station 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Extensive damage to the transformer 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 Near Trucks "3/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed two firebombs at the United States Army Reserve Training Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. One bomb ignited but burnt out before causing any damage and the other bomb was found and dismantled." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy US Military United States Army Reserve Training Center in Portland Oregon 217 United States White Extremists Protest the Vietnam War and sabotage the US Army 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two firebombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 In front of his car "3/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators shot and killed Burton I. Gordin, the director of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, in a downtown garage in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Police suspected that this incident might have been politically motivated as no money was stolen from Gordin's wallet." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Michigan Civil Rights Commission Burton I. Gordin 217 United States White Extremists To protest the civil rights movement 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Three shots fired 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The police were unsure if this incident was an attempted robbery, with the perpetrators too frightened to take the targets money, or if it was an assassination." "Jerry M. Flint, ""Civil Rights Chief In Michigan Slain,"" New York Times, March 21, 1970." """No Motive of Suspect Seen In Slaying of Rights Official,"" Washington Post, March 22, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 21 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 White House Mail Room "3/21/1970: In a series of related incidents, a letter bomb protesting the draft was sent to President Richard Nixon in Washington D.C., United States. The bomb was intercepted and dismantled." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 17 Head of State President of the United States President Richard Nixon 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest against the draft. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb The explosives within the letter bomb were strong enough to blow off a persons fingers. The detonator contained a mousetrap which experts believed would not have been powerful enough to trigger the explosive. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This was part of multiple attacks with incident 197003310003. Both bombs were sent from Seattle and the letter bomb addressed to President Nixon stated that the Selective Service Offices were ""next.""" "George Lardner Jr. ""Bomb is Sent by Mail to Nixon Over Draft,"" Washington Post, April 26, 1970." """Bomb for White House Found and Deactivated,"" New York Times, April 24, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/21/1970: In a series of related attacks, a group called Puerto Rican Resistance claimed credit for an incendiary device that ignited at Bloomingdale's Department Store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the firebomb caused minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Bloomingdale's Department Store 217 United States Puerto Rican Resistance Movement Promote Puerto Rican Independence 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "Cigarette box containing flammable material, batteries, and a watch mechanism" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Suits were burnt 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197003210003. Four Ecuadorians were originally detained for the bombings but they were eventually released. The Puerto Rican Resistance claimed credit for the incident in a letter to the New York Daily News. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert D. McFadden, ""2 Stores Targets of Arson Devices,"" New York Times, March 22, 1970." """Chicago 'Bomb Factory' Probe Seeks Links to Those in N.Y.,"" Washington Post, April 1, 1970." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/21/1970: In a series of related attacks, a group called Puerto Rican Resistance claimed credit for two incendiary devices that ignited at Alexander's Department Store in Manhattan, New York, United States. One person was injured but the firebomb caused minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Alexander's Department Store 217 United States Puerto Rican Resistance Movement Promote Puerto Rican Independence 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "Cigarette box containing flammable material, batteries, and a watch mechanism" 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Merchandise was slightly damaged 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197003210002. Four Ecuadorians were originally detained for the bombings but they were eventually released. The Puerto Rican Resistance claimed credit for the incident in a letter to the New York Daily News. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert D. McFadden, ""2 Stores Targets of Arson Devices,"" New York Times, March 22, 1970." """Chicago 'Bomb Factory' Probe Seeks Links to Those in N.Y.,"" Washington Post, April 1, 1970." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "3/22/1970: In a series of related attacks, a member of the Black Panther Party detonated a pipe bomb at the brokerage firm Nagler, Weissman & Co. in the Bronx, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the door and windows of the building were damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Stock Brokerage "Nagler, Weissman & Company" 217 United States Black Panthers Revolutionary movement against the financial establishment 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb with timer 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door and windows of building damaged. Windows of adjacent buildings also damaged. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197003220002 and 197003220003. Police believed that 197003220001 and 197003220002 were carried out by Godwin Bernard, a member of the Black Panther Party. He was injured when a bomb accidentally blew up in his apartment in what the police determined was a bomb factory. Police accused his roommate Ishmael Brown, who died in the apartment blast, to be the perpetrator of 197003220003." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Michael Knight, ""15 at the Electric Circus Injured in Bomb Explosion,"" New York Times, March 23, 1970." "Lawrence Van Gelder, ""Injured Bombing Suspect Is Arraigned in Hospital,"" New York Times, August 12, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 "197003220002, 197003220003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "3/22/1970: In a series of related attacks, a member of the Black Panther Party placed a pipe bomb on the window ledge of Chase-Manhattan Bank in the Bronx, New York, United States. Police discovered and disarmed the time bomb." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Chase-Manhattan Bank "Chase-Manhattan Bank, Bronx branch" 217 United States Black Panthers Revolutionary movement against the financial establishment 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb with timer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197003220001 and 197003220003. Police believed that 197003220001 and 197003220002 were carried out by Godwin Bernard, a member of the Black Panther Party. He was injured when a bomb accidentally blew up in his apartment in what the police determined was a bomb factory. Police accused his roommate Ishmael Brown, who died in the apartment blast, to be the perpetrator of 197003220003. There was a pipe bomb placed in the same bank two weeks later (197004020002)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Michael Knight, ""15 at the Electric Circus Injured in Bomb Explosion,"" New York Times, March 23, 1970." "Lawrence Van Gelder, ""Injured Bombing Suspect Is Arraigned in Hospital,"" New York Times, August 12, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 "197003220001, 197003220003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/22/1970: In a series of related attacks, a suspected member of the Black Panther Party detonated a pipe bomb at the Electric Circus Discotheque in Manhattan New York, United States. Seventeen people were injured and the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Discotheque Electric Circus 217 United States Black Panthers 1 1 0 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Pipe bomb made of dynamite and small caliber ammunition with a clock detonator 0 0 0 17 17 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Portable stage destroyed 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197003220001 and 197003220002. Originally the police believed that the attack was part of a dispute between Hells Angels, but eventually police accused Ishmael Brown, a member of the Black Panther Party, of being the perpetrator. The Black Panther Party denied any involvement in the incident. Brown was killed when a bomb accidentally blew up in his apartment in what the police determined was a bomb factory. Police accused his roommate Godwin Bernard, who was injured in the apartment blast, of being the perpetrator in 197003220001 and 197003220002" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Michael Knight, ""15 at the Electric Circus Injured in Bomb Explosion,"" New York Times, March 23, 1970." "Lawrence Van Gelder, ""Injured Bombing Suspect Is Arraigned in Hospital,"" New York Times, August 12, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 "197003220001, 197003220002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Orlando 28.538235 -81.377389 1 0 "3/23/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb that destroyed the local headquarters of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners union in Orlando, Florida, United States. There were no causalities." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 1765 Orlando Headquarters 217 United States Strikers 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Many sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two story building destroyed 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Union's Building Blasted,"" New York Times, March 23, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators tossed a bomb through the window of Joe's Restaurant in Manhattan, New York, United States after it closed. There were no casualties, however, windows and furniture were damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café Restaurant Joe's Restaurant 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Brick tossed through a window then bomb tossed in afterwards 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows were shattered and furniture was damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Rips Another Café in 'Village.'"" Washington Post, March 25, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Cleveland 41.504365 -81.690459 1 0 Pedestal of statue "3/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a pipe bomb at Auguste Rodin's Thinker statue that was located in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, United States. There were no casualties, however, the statue was irrevocably damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 81 Museum/Cultural Center/Cultural House Cleveland Museum of Art The Thinker statue 217 United States White Extremists Suspected motive was to protest the Vietnam War. 0 -99 0 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Pipe bomb consisting of the equivalent of three sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Base and legs of the statue were destroyed 0 0 "The perpetrators were never captured, however, it is believed that the attack was intended to protest the Vietnam War. The statue was never repaired." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Damaged Rodin Work is Righted in Cleveland,"" New York Times, March 31, 1970." """Auguste Rodin (French 1840-1917) the Thinker, 1880-1881,"" http://www.clevelandart.org/educef/sisterwendy/4832057.aspx, 2009." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 24 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Richmond 37.93781 -122.342709 1 0 "3/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb outside of the home of a police officer in Richmond, California, United States. There were no casualties, but the house sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Richmond Police Officer House of Police Officer 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered. Walls and furniture damaged. 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 "3/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at the Trovatore Tavern in San Francisco, California, United States. The Tavern was across the street from the Hall of Justice and frequented by police officers. There were no casualties, however, the building sustained $5,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Francisco Police Department San Francisco Police Officers frequenting Trovatore Tavern 217 United States 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café Tavern Trovatore Tavern 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 Building sustained damages 0 0 "Earlier in the month, a leader of the Black community was killed by a San Francisco Police Officer over an argument." """S.F. Tavern Is Bombed Near Police Station,"" Washington Post, March 28, 1970." """Guerrilla Acts of Sabotage and Terrorism in the United States 1965-1970,"" Scanlan's Magazine, January 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Biggsville 40.85122 -90.864369 1 0 "3/30/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to the Old State Bank of Biggsville building which housed the Selective Service Offices in Biggsville, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but the building and draft records were destroyed causing an estimated $10,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office in Biggsville Illinois 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 105000 Building and draft records destroyed 0 0 The perpetrators entered the building by forcing open a rear window. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Fire in Draft Office Destroys Many Files,"" Chicago Tribune, March 29, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Fort Benning 32.3575 -84.95623 1 0 "3/30/1971: A United States soldier threw a firebomb at the military courthouse in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States where the trial of Lt. William Calley was taking place. Lt. William Calley was on trial for his involvement in the My Lai Massacre. It is unknown if the attack was successful." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Military courthouse where the trial of Lt. William Calley was held "Military courthouse, Fort Benning Georgia" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the trial of Lt. William Calley and show sympathy for the defendant 0 1 1 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb thrown from a car 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "William Greider, ""Calley Pleads for Future Gis,"" Washington Post, March 31, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 31 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 Selective Service Mail Room "3/31/1970: In a series of related incidents, a letter bomb protesting the draft was sent to Curtis W. Tarr, the head of the Selective Services in Washington D.C., United States. The bomb was intercepted and dismantled." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 18 "Government Personnel (excluding police, military)" Director of the Selective Services Curtis W. Tarr 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest against the draft. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb The explosives within the letter bomb were strong enough to blow off a persons fingers. The detonator contained a mousetrap which experts believed would not have been powerful enough to trigger the explosive. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This was part of multiple attacks with incident 197003210001. Both bombs were sent from Seattle and the letter bomb addressed to President Nixon stated that the Selective Service Offices were ""next.""" "George Lardner Jr. ""Bomb is Sent by Mail to Nixon Over Draft,"" Washington Post, April 26, 1970." """New Draft Chief Target of Bomb,"" Washington Post, April 1, 1970." """Bomb for White House Found and Deactivated,"" New York Times, April 24, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 3 31 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 University of Washington "3/31/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed two jeeps owned by the University of Washington parked at the Seattle campus in Washington, United States. There were no casualties, but the vehicles sustained major damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Washington Jeeps owned by the University of Washington 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Vehicles extensively damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert W. Patterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) East Lansing 42.7375 -84.483779 1 0 "4/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the administration building at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Michigan State University Michigan State University administration building 217 United States Student Radicals Protest racism and promote a leftist revolution 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Explosive devices made of firecrackers 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500 Four glass doors were damaged 0 0 "The perpetrators painted ""Smash Racist U"" and ""Revolution"" on the wall next to the administration building" "Robert W. Patterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973" "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Ithaca 42.440495 -76.495454 1 0 Cornell University "4/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators started a fire at the building that houses the Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $100,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University" Building housing Africana Studies and Research Center 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate the African American community at Cornell University 0 -99 0 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Upper two stories and roof of building damaged. Records and research material destroyed. 0 0 "This attack occurred amidst heightened racial tensions at Cornell University. Five weeks earlier the Black Woman's Cooperative on campus was firebombed (197002220001). In response to the attack, 100 African American Cornell students looted the campus book store and turned over two cars. These students were disappoint with how the university handled the situation, As a result of the disturbances, a curfew was established on campus." "Richard Phalon, ""Fire Destroys the Black Studies Center at Cornell,"" New York Times, April 2, 1970." "Paul L. Montgomery, ""100 Cornell Negro Students Loot New Campus Store,"" New York Times, April 7, 1970." "Michael T. Kaufman, ""Court Enjoins Violence at Cornell; Curfew Set,"" New York Times, April 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 Rice University "4/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a kerosene fire to the Naval R.O.T.C. building at Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States. There were no casualties but a hole was burned through one side of the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Naval R.O.T.C. Naval R.O.T.C. at Rice University 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the Vietnam War and the R.O.T.C. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Kerosene poured along the side of the building and set on fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Flames burnt a hole through one side of the building. A classroom was damaged. 0 0 Classes continued in the Naval R.O.T.C. building even while it was being repaired. Less than a week later the office of the dean of students at Rice University was destroyed by a firebomb (197004050007). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Cornell Officials Hint Arson In Black Studies Center Fire,"" Washington Post, April 2, 1970." """Arson Suspected In Fire at Rice,"" The Victoria Advocate, April 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 2 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "4/2/1970: Unknowns perpetrator placed a pipe bomb in a vestibule of Chase Manhattan Bank in the Bronx, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently dismantled by the police." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Chase-Manhattan Bank "Chase-Manhattan Bank, Bronx branch" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Revolutionary movement against the financial establishment 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Twelve inch pipe bomb capped at both ends 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Same types of bombs used in 197004040001 and 197004040002. Also, there was a previous bombing against the same bank two weeks earlier (197003220002)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Homemade Bomb Found in Vestibule Of Bank in Bronx,"" New York Times, April 3, 1970." "Alfonso A. Narvaez, ""Two More Bombs Discovered Here,"" New York Times, April 4, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "4/4/1970: In a series of related attacks that failed, unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb at the Banco de Ponce in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Banco de Ponce "Banco de Ponce, Bronx Branch" 163 Puerto Rico Left-Wing Militants Revolutionary movement against the financial establishment 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Fifteen inch pipe bomb capped at both ends 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Alfonso A. Narvaez, ""Two More Bombs Discovered Here,"" New York Times, April 4, 1970." "Thomas F. Brady, ""Blast Survivor's Prints Identified on Bomb at a Bank,"" New York Times, April 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "4/4/1970: In a series of related attacks that failed, unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb at a busy intersection in the Bronx, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 79 "Public Area (garden, parking lot, garage, beach, public building, camp)" Busy intersection 135th Street and Brook Avenues 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Fifteen inch pipe bomb capped at both ends 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Alfonso A. Narvaez, ""Two More Bombs Discovered Here,"" New York Times, April 4, 1970." "Thomas F. Brady, ""Blast Survivor's Prints Identified on Bomb at a Bank,"" New York Times, April 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Pullman 46.730155 -117.181494 1 0 Rogers Field Stadium "4/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire at Rogers Field Stadium at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, United States. There were no casualties, but the stadium sustained $700,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Football stadium of Washington State University Rogers Field Stadium 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 0 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 700000 Stands and equipment were damaged 0 0 "The reasons behind the attack was never discovered. Police could not ascertain whether the motives were political or criminal. In May 1970, Vietnam protesters attempted to burn down the northern stands of the stadium." "Hannelore Sudermann, ""A Burning Mystery,"" Washington State Magazine, 2007." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." "Richard McCartan, ""Remembering Rogers Field,"" Cougfan.com, January 20, 2002." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "4/5/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators bombed a power line pole supplying electrical power to a pumping station in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the power line pole was destroyed. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Power line pole 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite blast 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Power line pole destroyed 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197004050005. The American Potash Plant of Trona California was the scene of a major workers strike. Other attacks in Trona include 197004140002, 197004220001 197004220001, and 197005210001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "4/5/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, unknown perpetrators set fire to barracks owned by the American Potash and Chemical Company in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the barracks were damaged. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory American Potash and Chemical Company Barracks of American Potash and Chemical Company 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Fire ignited with a flammable liquid 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Barracks were damaged 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197004050004. The American Potash Plant of Trona California was the scene of a major workers strike. Other attacks in Trona include 197004140002, 197004220001, 197004220001, and 197005210001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "4/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb at the Young Women's Christian Association in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 12 NGO 62 International NGO Young Women's Christian Association West Side Branch of Young Women's Christian Association in Manhattan New York 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Six inch tube filled with powder and a detonating device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb was discovered taped underneath a table in the auditorium. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Incendiary Device is Found at Y.W.C.A.,"" New York Times, April 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 Rice University "4/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to the office of the dean of students at Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States. There were no casualties but the office sustained an estimated $50,000 in damages. Student records were also destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Rice University "Office of dean of students, Rice University" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 Office damaged and irreplaceable student records were destroyed 0 0 Less than a week before this incident the Naval R.O.T.C. at Rice University was firebombed (197004010003). """Arson Suspected In Fire at Rice,"" The Victoria Advocate, April 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Kansas (U.S. State) Lawrence 38.973065 -95.236534 1 0 "4/8/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the building of Anchor Savings & Loan in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. There were no casualties but two windows were shattered." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Anchor Savings & Loan "Anchor Savings & Loan, Lawrence Kansas" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two windows destroyed 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Kansas (U.S. State) Baxter Springs 37.023676 -94.735504 1 0 "4/8/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the car of a person working at a strike bound company in Baxter, Kansas, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 67 Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified Individual at strike bound company 217 United States Strikers Protest the strike 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Car damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 450 Ficketts St. "4/8/1970: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front set fire to the administration building at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained over $100,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles" "Administration building, Roosevelt High School" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the poor quality of education at a school district made up primarily of Mexican-Americans. 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Vice principal's offices and administrative offices destroyed. Several classrooms damaged. 0 0 "There were three other incidents also protesting the quality of education at Roosevelt High School (197003170002, 197004150005, and 197004150005). Moreover, the school was the target of many demonstrations during this time period. The fire was discovered at 5:00 AM. A pile of books and magazines soaked in oil in the library were also discovered untouched by the fire. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Arsonists Blamed in $100,000 Roosevelt High School Blaze,"" Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1970." """2 School Buildings Hit by Fires; Loss $95,000,"" Los Angeles Times, April 16, 1970." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) East St. Louis 38.6262 -90.163199 1 0 Fairview Heights Construction Sight "4/9/1970: Unknown assailants bombed a shovel crane belonging to the Waggoner Equipment Rental & Excavating Company in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but the crane sustained an estimated $30,000 in damages. The perpetrators were protesting outside companies that worked on construction projects in East St. Louis." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory Waggoner Equipment Rental & Excavating Company Large shovel crane 217 United States Unknown Protest non-local companies from working in East St. Louis 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite explosion 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 30000 Large shover crane damaged. Windows at two homes and adjacent meat market shattered. 0 0 The owner of Waggoner Equipment Rental & Excavating Company stated that he received a telephone call warning of the attack. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 1 0 "4/11/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the barracks at the Imperial Beach Naval Air Station in San Diego, California, United States. There were no casualties but the barracks building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost US Military Imperial Beach Naval Air Station 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Wooden type barracks building damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 11 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Ithaca 42.440495 -76.495454 1 0 Cornell University "4/11/1970: Two unknown individuals threw Molotov cocktails into the Olin Library, McGraw Hall, Morrill Hall, and Psi Upsilon fraternity at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. Only two of the Molotov cocktails ignited and caused minor damage. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Cornell University "Olin Library, McGraw Hall, and Morrill Hall" 217 United States 14 Private Citizens & Property 70 Student Psi Upsilon fraternity "Psi Upsilon, Cornell chapter" 217 United States Student Radicals To destabilize Cornell University 0 2 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov Cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage 0 0 This attack occurred amidst heightened racial tensions at Cornell University. A week earlier the Africana Studies and Research Center was firebombed (197004010002). The two perpetrators were identified as White. There were many bomb threats to university buildings the next day. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Burning of Africana Center Causes Tensions on Campus,"" Cornell Reports: Volume Four, Number Three, May, 1970." "Peter Bartfield, ""More Violence Hits Campus,"" Cornell Daily Sun, April 13, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Freeport 28.949564 -95.344371 1 0 "4/11/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a storage tank at the Dow Chemical Company located north of Freeport, Texas, United States. Five people received minor injuries from flying glass and an estimated $250,000 in damages was caused to the facilities." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory Dow Chemical Company "Dow Chemical Company plant, Freeport Texas" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Explosion and fire 0 0 0 5 5 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 250000 Storage tank damaged 0 0 """5 Persons Hurt In Plant Blast"", The Victoria Advocate, April 12, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity High woltage power line 217 United States New World Liberation Front (NWLF) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 25000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 "4/13/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed East High School in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building East High School 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Doors were damaged and about a dozen windows were shattered 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004130003 and 197004130004. All three incidents occurred simultaneously around midnight. This attack occurred two days before other bombings in Kansas City 197004160001, 197004160002, 197004160003. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004130003, 197004130004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 "4/13/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed Linwood Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Linwood Methodist Church "Linwood Methodist Church, Kansas City" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Natural gas regulator of Church was destroyed. Windows of church and surrounding buildings shattered. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004130002 and 197004130004. All three incidents occurred simultaneously around midnight. This attack occurred two days before other bombings in Kansas City 197004160001, 197004160002, 197004160003. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004130002, 197004130004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 "4/13/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed the Police Academy of Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the windows of the Police Academy and surrounding buildings were shattered." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Kansas City Police Department Kansas City Police Academy 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows of Police Academy and surrounding buildings shattered 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004130002 and 197004130003. All three incidents occurred simultaneously around midnight. This attack occurred two days before other bombings in Kansas City 197004160001, 197004160002, 197004160003. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004130002, 197004130003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "4/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a sewer leading from the American Potash Plant in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but a substantial part of the sewer was destroyed. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory American Potash and Chemical Company "American Potash Plant, Trona California" 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite placed in sewer 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two-hundred and fifty foot section of sewer destroyed 0 0 "Other attacks in during the strike in Trona include 197004050004, 197004050005, 197004220001, 197004220001, and 197005210001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Long Beach 33.766725 -118.192399 1 0 California State University "4/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in the Science Building at California State University, Long Beach, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "California State University, Long Beach" Science Building 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "4/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a stick of dynamite, kerosene, a cloth rag, matches, and a cigarette explosive device at the May Company Department Store in Los Angeles, California, United States. The weapons were discovered and removed by security officials." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery May Company Department Store "May Company Department Store, Los Angeles" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "Stick of dynamite, cigarette explosive device, cloth rag, kerosene, and matches" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "4/15/1970: Four Cuban refugees firebombed a building in Los Angeles, California, United States, occupied by pro-Castro sympathizers. There were no casualties but the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Building owned by pro-Castro sympathizers 217 United States Cuban Exiles Intimidate pro-Castro sympathizers and protest Fidel Castro's government. 0 4 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Chemical-type firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building was damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1549 Norfolk St. "4/15/1970: In a series of related attacks, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front set fire to the Board of Education administration building in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $75,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Los Angeles Board of Education "Board of Education administration building, Los Angeles" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the poor quality of education at a school district made up primarily of Mexican-Americans. 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 75000 East Los Angeles Superintendent's Office Destroyed 0 0 "This is part of a multiple incident with 197004150005. There were two other incidents also protesting the quality of education at Roosevelt High School (197003170002 and 197004080003). Moreover, the school was the target of many demonstrations during this time period. The fire started in the west wing of the building and spread to the east wing. The office of Richard Cooper, the superintendent for East Los Angeles junior and senior high schools, was destroyed. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """2 School Buildings Hit by Fires; Loss $95,000,"" Los Angeles Times, April 16, 1970." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." """Two School Damaged by Early Fire,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, April 16, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 450 Ficketts St. "4/15/1970: In a series of related attacks, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front set fire to a storage structure at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the school sustained $20,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles" "Storage structure, Roosevelt High School" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the poor quality of education at a school district made up primarily of Mexican-Americans. 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 Storage structure damaged. 0 0 "This is part of a multiple incident with 197004150004. There were two other incidents also protesting the quality of education at Roosevelt High School (197003170002 and 197004080003). Moreover, the school was the target of many demonstrations during this time period. Shortly before the fire ignited, people were witnessed running from the school. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """2 School Buildings Hit by Fires; Loss $95,000,"" Los Angeles Times, April 16, 1970." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." """Two School Damaged by Early Fire,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, April 16, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 Air-conditioning unit "4/16/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed the Plaza III Restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the blast blew a hole through the ceiling of the restaurant." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café Kansas City Restaurant Plaza III Restaurant 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Sophisticated time bomb device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) A hole was blasted through the ceiling of the restaurant and two doors were shattered. Two windows of an adjacent building were damaged. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004160002 and 197004160003. All three incidents occurred within a four-minute time span. This attack occurred two days after other bombings in Kansas City 197004130002, 197004130003, and 197004130004. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004160002, 197004160003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 Women's Restroom "4/16/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed the Waltower Building in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained extensive damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 79 "Public Area (garden, parking lot, garage, beach, public building, camp)" Kansas City Office Building Waltower Building 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Sophisticated time bomb device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Two restrooms destroyed, elevator doors damaged, and six floors of ventilating shafts were damaged as well." 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004160001 and 197004160003. All three incidents occurred within a four-minute time span. This attack occurred two days after other bombings in Kansas City 197004130002, 197004130003, and 197004130004. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004160001, 197004160003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 Restroom "4/16/1970: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators bombed the Argyle Building in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the building was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 79 "Public Area (garden, parking lot, garage, beach, public building, camp)" Kansas City Office Building Argyle Building 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Sophisticated time bomb device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Restrooms and lobby damaged, glass doors shattered" 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004160001 and 197004160002. All three incidents occurred within a four-minute time span. This attack occurred two days after other bombings in Kansas City 197004130002, 197004130003, and 197004130004. The Kansas City Police department were unsure of the motive behind the attacks believing that the perpetrators could be left-wing radicals, right-wing radicals, or mad men." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Teamster Walkouts Close More Plants,"" Washington Post, April 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004160001, 197004160002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "4/16/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed railroad tracks leading to the American Potash Plant in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the tracks were partially damaged. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory American Potash and Chemical Company "American Potash Plant, Trona California" 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Railroad tracks partially destroyed 0 0 "Other attacks in Trona during the American Potash Plant strike include 197004050004, 197004050005, 197004140002 197004220001, and 197005210001" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 "4/17/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panther Party ambushed a police paddy wagon carrying two police officers and four prisoners in Oakland, California, United States. Both police officers were critically wounded. In the ensuing car chase, the perpetrators threw fragmentation grenades at police vehicles causing major damage. Two of the assailants were eventually captured." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Oakland Police Department Oakland Police Paddy Wagon 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 -99 2 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 7 Grenade Automatic weapons and fragmentation grenades 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Police vehicles heavily damaged 0 0 "The Black Panther Party denied involvement in the attack, however, one of the captured assailants, Lewis R. Williams, was a captain in the BPP." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """5 Killed by Tornado in Mississippi,"" Washington Post, April 20, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Capital Hill Area "4/19/1970: In a simultaneous bombing campaign, suspected White Racists detonated an explosive device at the Japanese Presbyterian Church in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties and the church sustained $2,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Church Japanese Presbyterian Church 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate/show dissatisfaction with White sympathizers of the African American cause. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type All four bombs went off in a span of 90 minutes. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack 197004190002, 197004190003, and 197004190004. Although leftists, rightists, Blacks, and Whites have been accused of being perpetrators of the bombings, the general consensus is that the attack was carried out by White Racists. This attack had a great psychological affect on the city of Seattle. The mayor enforced the notion that the citizens of the Emerald City were ""frightened"" and needed answers." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows in Seattle as Police Urge F.B.I. Help on Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." """4 Buildings Bombed in Seattle,"" Washington Post, April 21, 1970." "Carole Beers, ""David Sprague, Former Legislator Who Was Radical Thinker, Gadfly,"" Seattle Times, June 28, 1997." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004190002, 197004190003, 197004190004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Capital Hill Area "4/19/1970: In a simultaneous bombing campaign, suspected White Racists detonated an explosive device at Hard Castle Realty, a real estate office that employed African Americans in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties and the office sustained $4,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Realty office that employed African Americans Hardcastle Realty 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate/show dissatisfaction with White sympathizers of the African American cause. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type All four bombs went off in a span of 90 minutes. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 4000 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack 197004190001, 197004190003, and 197004190004. Although leftists, rightists, Blacks, and Whites have been accused of being perpetrators of the bombings, the general consensus is that the attack was carried out by White Racists. This attack had a great psychological affect on the city of Seattle. The mayor enforced the notion that the citizens of the Emerald City were ""frightened"" and needed answers. There was an attempted bombing against the same realty office a month later (197005150004)." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows in Seattle as Police Urge F.B.I. Help on Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." """4 Buildings Bombed in Seattle,"" Washington Post, April 21, 1970." "Carole Beers, ""David Sprague, Former Legislator Who Was Radical Thinker, Gadfly,"" Seattle Times, June 28, 1997." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004190001, 197004190003, 197004190004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Capital Hill Area "4/19/1970: In a simultaneous bombing campaign, suspected White Racists detonated an explosive device at a restaurant that was constructed by African Americans in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties and the restaurant sustained around $2,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café Restaurant constructed by African Americans Drive-in Hamburger Restaurant 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate/show dissatisfaction with White sympathizers of the African American cause. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type All four bombs went off in a span of 90 minutes. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack with 197004190001, 197004190002, and 197004190004. Although leftists, rightists, Blacks, and Whites have been accused of being perpetrators of the bombings, the general consensus is that the attack was carried out by White Racists. This attack had a great psychological affect on the city of Seattle. The mayor enforced the notion that the citizens of the Emerald City were ""frightened"" and needed answers." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows in Seattle as Police Urge F.B.I. Help on Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." """4 Buildings Bombed in Seattle,"" Washington Post, April 21, 1970." "Carole Beers, ""David Sprague, Former Legislator Who Was Radical Thinker, Gadfly,"" Seattle Times, June 28, 1997." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004190001, 197004190002, 197004190004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Capital Hill Area "4/19/1970: In a simultaneous bombing campaign, suspected White Racists detonated an explosive device at the house of State Legislator David G. Sprague in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties and the house sustained $1,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally White politician who represents a Black constituency David G. Sprague 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate/show dissatisfaction with White sympathizers of the African American cause. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type All four bombs went off in a span of 90 minutes. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 The house was slightly damaged. 16 windows were shattered. 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack with 197004190001, 197004190002, and 197004190003. Although leftists, rightists, Blacks, and Whites have been accused of being perpetrators of the bombing, the general consensus is that the attack was carried out by White Racists. This attack had a great psychological affect on the city of Seattle. The mayor enforced the notion that the citizens of the Emerald City were ""frightened"" and needed answers. Two months before this attack, the Seattle home of State Senator Fred Dore, a white legislator in a Black community, was also bombed (197002060002)." "Earl Caldwell, ""Fear Grows in Seattle as Police Urge F.B.I. Help on Bombings,"" New York Times, April 26, 1970." """4 Buildings Bombed in Seattle,"" Washington Post, April 21, 1970." "Carole Beers, ""David Sprague, Former Legislator Who Was Radical Thinker, Gadfly,"" Seattle Times, June 28, 1997." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004190001, 197004190002, 197004190003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "4/19/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in a corrections officer's car parked outside of the House of Detention in Queens, New York, United States, where ten Black Panthers members were held. The bomb failed to explode and was discovered after an unknown individual phoned the police stating ""we're going to blow up the jail in a half hour. Free the Panther 21.""" 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) New York Police Department Corrections Officer's Car 217 United States Black Nationalists To coerce the government to free the Panther 21 from prison. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Lighted cigarette attached to bomb fuse 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 The lighted cigarette burned out before detonating the bomb. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Found at Jail, Dynamite at a Bank,"" New York Times, April 20, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Kansas (U.S. State) Lawrence 38.973065 -95.236534 1 0 University of Kansas "4/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Student Union at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained approximately $3,000,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of Kansas, Lawrence" Student Union 217 United States Student Radicals This attack occurred during heightened racial tensions in Lawrence Kansas. 0 -99 0 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 3000000 The roof caved in and the top two floors of the buildings were gutted 0 0 "Authorities were unsure whether the perpetrators were Black or White. After the attack, a curfew was instituted in Lawrence and the National Guard was called in. Before the fire broke out, there were reports of loud explosions at the Student Union." "Rusty L. Monhollon, ""This is America? The Sixties in Lawrence, Kansas,"" Palgrave, 2002." "Deborah C. Kidwell, ""Building the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the University of Kansas,"" Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains, 2007." """Curfew Ordered in Illinois Town,"" Baltimore Sun, April 25, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Intersection of Wabash Ave. and Sentinel Ave. "4/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw two Molotov Cocktails into a Bank of America branch in Los Angeles, California, United States. Another firebomb thrown into the facility did not explode. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $30,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Boyle Heights branch of Bank of America in Los Angeles 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 3 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three gasoline Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 30000 0 0 "The incident took place around 2:30 AM. After the firebombs ignited, three people were witnessed fleeing the scene in a car." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Boyle Heights Bank Set Afire; Damage Estimated at $30,000,"" Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1970." """Bank Bombed,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, April 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "4/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a pipeline supplying brine to the American Potash Plant in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the salt-water pipeline was destroyed and the fire hydrants of Trona were dry for around eight hours. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory American Potash and Chemical Company Salt-water pipeline 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Salt-water pipeline and fire hydrants of Trona California were put out of commission for approximately eight hours. 0 0 "Other attacks in Trona during the American Potash Plant strike include 197004050004, 197004050005, 197004140002, 197004220001, and 197005210001," "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "University of California, Berkeley" "4/22/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators firebombed building T-9 at the University of California, Berkeley, United States. There were no casualties but the upper floor of the building sustained extensive damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Berkeley" T-9 building 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Upper floor badly damaged 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004220003. The building was an old, temporary, wooden structure." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "University of California, Berkeley" "4/22/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators placed a firebomb in building T-7 at the University of California, Berkeley, United States. The bomb was discovered before it ignited." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Berkeley" T-7 building 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004220002. The building was an old, temporary, wooden structure." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Milwaukee 43.04181 -87.906844 1 0 "4/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Schmidt Building in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but the facility was damaged. Federal government offices were located in the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal government offices Schmidt Building 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Urbana 40.11727 -88.204489 1 0 University of Illinois "4/22/1970: Two women failed in their attempts to ignite a gasoline bomb at the University of Illinois' Police Station in Urbana, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" University Police Station "University Police Station, Urbana Illinois" 217 United States Student Radicals 1 2 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Petrol bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The failed attack occurred one week after demonstrations against the R.O.T.C. at the University of Illinois. "Patrick D. Kennedy, ""Reactions Against the Vietnam War and Military-Related Targets on Campus: The University of Illinois as a Case Study, 1965-1972,"" Illinois Historical Journal, 1991." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Redlands 34.055282 -117.18258 1 0 Redlands University "4/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators set off two firebombs at Redlands University in California, United States. A Molotov cocktail destroyed offices in the administrative building and a bottle filled with inflammable liquid caused minor damages to a bathroom in the Hall of Letters. There were no casualties but the total damage was estimated at $40,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Redlands University "Administrative building and Hall of Letters, Redlands University" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail and a soft drink bottle filled with an inflammable liquid lit by matches 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 40000 "The offices of the dean of men, dean of women and vice president of students affairs were destroyed. Men's bathroom in Hall of Science sustained minor damages." 0 0 "The president of the University of Redlands, Dr. George Armacost, did not believe that the attack was perpetrated by students at the university." """Firebomb Suspected As Cause In Redlands University Fire,"" The Bulletin, April 22, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Aguada Relay Station 18.398731 -67.177238 1 0 Atop a mountain "4/23/1970: In a series of four related incidents, the Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed credit for placing bombs that were discovered in a U.S. Naval Relay Power Station in Puerto Rico. Cumulatively, fifty-one out of fifty-three bombs failed to explode with the remaining two bombs causing minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 30 Navy U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Relay Power Station 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation To cripple the telecommunications facilities of Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse 51 bombs were found minutes before they were set to explode. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "In the four attacks, cumulatively, only two bombs exploded causing minor damage." 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004230002, 197004230003, and 197004230004. The overall goal of the bombings were to cripple Puerto Rican telecommunication facilities. No information could be found describing a specific breakdown of how many bombs were placed at each target. The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed that the attacks caused more damage than what the media reported. Specifically, the ACL claimed that the police microwave communications were destroyed. This incident took place at the same time that the La Liga Socialista Puertorriquena led a strike against General Electric in Puerto Rico." """51 Bombs Dismantled in Puerto Rico"" Washington Post, April 24, 1970." """San Juan Bombs Hit Police Radios"" Washington Post, April 29, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 "197004230002, 197004230003, 197004230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Aguada 18.379626 -67.188421 1 0 Atop a mountain "4/23/1970: In a series of four related incidents, the Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed credit for placing bombs that were discovered in the offices of Motorola Inc. in Puerto Rico. Cumulatively, fifty-one out of fifty-three bombs failed to explode with the remaining two bombs causing minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 90 Telephone/Telegraph Puerto Rican telecommunications facility Motorola 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation To cripple the telecommunications facilities of Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse 51 bombs were found minutes before they were set to explode. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "In the four attacks, cumulatively, only two bombs exploded causing minor damage." 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004230001, 197004230003, and 197004230004. The overall goal of the bombings were to cripple Puerto Rican telecommunication facilities. No information could be found describing a specific breakdown of how many bombs were placed at each target. The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed that the attacks caused more damage than what the media reported. Specifically, the ACL claimed that the police microwave communications were destroyed. This incident took place at the same time that the La Liga Socialista Puertorriquena led a strike against General Electric in Puerto Rico." """51 Bombs Dismantled in Puerto Rico"" Washington Post, April 24, 1970." """San Juan Bombs Hit Police Radios"" Washington Post, April 29, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 "197004230001, 197004230003, 197004230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Aguada 18.379626 -67.188421 1 0 Atop a mountain "4/23/1970: In a series of four related incidents, the Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed credit for placing bombs that were discovered at the International Telephone and Telegraph building in Puerto Rico. Cumulatively, fifty-one out of fifty-three bombs failed to explode with the remaining two bombs causing minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 90 Telephone/Telegraph Puerto Rican telecommunications facility International Telephone and Telegraph 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation To cripple the telecommunications facilities of Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse 51 bombs were found minutes before they were set to explode. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "In the four attacks, cumulatively, only two bombs exploded causing minor damage." 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004230002, 197004230001, and 197004230004. The overall goal of the bombings were to cripple Puerto Rican telecommunication facilities. No information could be found describing a specific breakdown of how many bombs were placed at each target. The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed that the attacks caused more damage than what the media reported. Specifically, the ACL claimed that the police microwave communications were destroyed. This incident took place at the same time that the La Liga Socialista Puertorriquena led a strike against General Electric in Puerto Rico." """51 Bombs Dismantled in Puerto Rico"" Washington Post, April 24, 1970." """San Juan Bombs Hit Police Radios"" Washington Post, April 29, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 "197004230001, 197004230002, 197004230004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Aguada 18.379626 -67.188421 1 0 Atop a mountain "4/23/1970: In a series of four related incidents, the Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed credit for placing bombs in a Puerto Rican police station. The perpetrators were targeting communication devices. Cumulatively, fifty-one out of fifty-three bombs failed to explode with the remaining two bombs causing minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Puerto Rican Police Station Police telecommunication devices 163 Puerto Rico Armed Commandos of Liberation To cripple the telecommunications facilities of Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse 51 bombs were found minutes before they were set to explode. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "In the four attacks, cumulatively, only two bombs exploded causing minor damage." 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004230002, 197004230003, and 197004230001. The overall goal of the bombings were to cripple Puerto Rican telecommunication facilities. No information could be found describing a specific breakdown of how many bombs were placed at each target. The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed that the attacks caused more damage than what the media reported. Specifically, the ACL claimed that the police microwave communications were destroyed. This incident took place at the same time that the La Liga Socialista Puertorriquena led a strike against General Electric in Puerto Rico." """51 Bombs Dismantled in Puerto Rico"" Washington Post, April 24, 1970." """San Juan Bombs Hit Police Radios"" Washington Post, April 29, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 "197004230001, 197004230002, 197004230003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Stanford University "4/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw firebombs into two separate wings of the Center for Advanced Studies of Behavioral Sciences Building at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, United States. There were no casualties but there was an estimated $100,000 in damages not including lost research." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the presence of the R.O.T.C. at Stanford University. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two firebombs thrown through windows in separate parts of the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Damages to two separate wings of the building. The research of ten scholars was destroyed. 0 0 The attack occurred three hours after a sit-in at Stanford University protesting the R.O.T.C.. World renowned scholar M. N. Srinivas lost his lifework on the Indian caste system as a result of the fire. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Fire After Stanford Sit-in Destroys 10 Scholars' Work,"" Washington Post, April 25, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Baltimore 39.290555 -76.609604 1 0 West Baltimore "4/24/1970: Three members of the Black Panthers Party opened fire on a police vehicle parked in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Patrolman Donald Sager was killed and police officer Stanley Sierakowski was critically wounded but survived. The perpetrators were under orders from the Black Panthers to kill police." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Baltimore Police Department Baltimore Police Officers 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 0 3 3 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol and .38 caliber pistol 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 The killings were part of a Black Panthers initiation ritual. All three perpetrators were convicted and received life sentences. "George J. Hiltner, ""City Panther is Convicted of Murder,"" Washington Post, January 16, 1970." "Laurie Willis, ""Judge Affirms 1972 Life Term,"" Baltimore Sun, December 5, 1972." "George J. Hiltner, ""Panther Gets Life, 15 Years in Police Killings,"" Washington Post, June 17, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "4/24/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Army and Air Force Recruiting Office located in an office building in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained extensive damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army and Air Force Recruiting Office "Army and Air Force Recruiting Office, Harlem New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the Vietnam War and US military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Almost the entire rear of the facility was destroyed Walls, furniture, and windows were damaged." 0 0 Police believed that the same perpetrators also carried out 197004290001. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Recruiting Office Damaged By Bomb,"" New York Times, April 25, 1970." """Homemade Bomb Is Found Near Harlem Police Station,"" New York Times, April 30, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "4/24/1970: Republic of China's Vice Premier, Chiang Ching-kuo was visiting the United States for a meeting of the Far East-America Council of Commerce and Industry. While entering Manhattan's Plaza Hotel for a luncheon, an Asian man ran towards Chiang, pointing a black automated pistol. New York Detective James Ziede, acting as Chiang's security, grabbed the assailant's arm before he shot, deflecting the bullet aimed at Chiang towards the glass door and Chiang remained unharmed. Peter Huang Wen-hsiung, a Taiwan-born Chinese, and his brother-in-law, Cheng Tzu-tsai, were the named assailants." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Assassination 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" Vice Premier of the Republic of China Chiang Ching-kuo 44 China The World United Formosans for Independence (WUFI) "Peter Huang Wen-hsiung Taiwan, a member of WUFI, a pro-independence group, was opposed to the political views of the KMT, Chiang's party, who favored the re-unification of Taiwan with mainland China." 0 2 2 1 8 Personal claim 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Black automated pistol 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The deflected bullet hit the Plaza Hotel's revolving glass door. 0 0 Huang and Cheng Tzu-tsai were arrested but jumped bail and fled the United States. "“Taiwan: A Shot at Chiang.” Time Magazine, May 4, 1970." "“Failed Assassin Vows to Pursue Independence for Taiwan.” Agence France Presse, May 6, 1996, International News Section." "Bodeen, Christopher. “Would Be Assassin Resurfaces in a Changed Taiwan.” Cornell University Press, May 6, 1996, International News Section." Hewitt Project 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Philadelphia 39.95227 -75.162369 1 0 University of Pennsylvania "4/25/1970: Doughtry Long, a former associate dean of students at the University of Pennsylvania, was arrested for throwing two Molotov cocktails into the Office of Community Relations in the College Hall building at the Philadelphia, United States campus. There were no casualties and it is unknown whether the building sustained damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Pennsylvania "Office of Community Relations, College Hall" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the University of Pennsylvania's policies towards minorities 0 1 1 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov Cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Doughtry Long resigned from the University of Pennsylvania two weeks earlier over a dispute involving the distribution of funds to African American students. John Hardwick was question by the police about the attack, but never charged." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Ex-College Aide Is Charged In Series Of Fires,"" Baltimore Sun, April 27, 1970." """Ex-Aide to Dean Accused of Setting Penn Campus Fires,"" New York Times, April 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) East Lansing 42.7375 -84.483779 1 0 "4/25/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the East Lansing State Bank in East Lansing, Michigan United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce East Lansing Bank East Lansing State Bank 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive taped to window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 333 Softball sized hole in window 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004250005 and 197004250006. The combined damages in three attacks was estimated to be $1,000." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """2 Oil Slicks Spotted Off Louisiana Coast,"" Washington Post, April 26." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004250005, 197004250006" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) East Lansing 42.7375 -84.483779 1 0 "4/25/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the First National Bank in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce East Lansing Bank "First National Bank, East Lansing" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive taped to window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 333 Shattered glass front door 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004250004 and 197004250006. The combined damages in three attacks was estimated to be $1,000." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """2 Oil Slicks Spotted Off Louisiana Coast,"" Washington Post, April 26." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004250004, 197004250006" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) East Lansing 42.7375 -84.483779 1 0 "4/25/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the East Lansing Savings & Loan in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce East Lansing Bank East Lansing Savings & Loan 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive taped to window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 333 Softball sized hole in window 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197004250004 and 197004250005. The combined damages in three attacks was estimated to be $1,000." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """2 Oil Slicks Spotted Off Louisiana Coast,"" Washington Post, April 26." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197004250004, 197004250005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) Baton Rouge 30.443335 -91.186994 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office State Capitol 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) Baton Rouge 30.443335 -91.186994 1 0 Outskirts of city "4/26/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly related, suspected Black nationalists bombed a water cooling tower adjacent to the Baton Rouge Country Club in Louisiana, United States moments before the Louisiana State Capital Building was bombed. There were no casualties but the tower was destroyed and the country club sustained slight damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 9 Food or Water Supply 52 Water Supply Baton Rouge Country Club 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Country club building sustained slight damages and water cooling tower was demolished 0 0 "This incident might be part of a multiple attack with 197004260001. The bomb went off ten minutes before the attack on the state capital building. Authorities were unsure whether the bomb consisted of dynamite, as was the case in 197004260001. The motive of the state capital bombing was to seek revenge for the killing of three African Americans by Louisiana policemen. There was also an attempted bombing of the country club four days later (197004300001)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """1 of 2 Baton Rouge Explosions Rips Capitol's Senate Chamber,"" New York Times, April 27, 1970." """Note Calls La. Capitol Blast 'Revenge,'"" Washington Post, April 28, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) Robbinsdale 45.031807 -93.336547 1 0 Outside of front door "4/26/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Selective Service Office, Local Board Number 51 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States. There were no casualties and it is unclear whether the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Robbinsdale Selective Service Office, Local Board Number 51" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Iowa City 41.657825 -91.526534 1 0 Metal trash container "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb on a street in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. There was two injuries and twelve businesses were damaged at a total estimated cost of $20,000." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Iowa City Businesses 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosives 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 Twelve businesses damaged 0 0 The bombing occurred one block away from the University of Iowa. Kathy Scharf and her mother Merlin Edwards were lightly wounded in the attack. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Bill Lynch, ""Note Calls La. Capitol Blast 'Revenge,'"" Washington Post, April 28, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) New Haven 41.30713 -72.924979 1 0 Yale Law School "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in the basement of the Yale Law School Library in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties but around five hundred books were destroyed and the library sustained structural damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Yale Law School Yale Law School Library 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the refusal of Yale Law School to cancel classes on May Day. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 Five hundred books destroyed and the building sustained considerable damage 0 0 "The attack occurred four days before a planned rally in support of the Black Panthers at Yale Law School. In response to the fire, it is widely assumed that Yale students began to turn against the radical policies of the protesters." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Fire Hits Yale Law Library,"" Washington Post, April 28, 1970." "Williamjames Hull Hoffer, ""Dark Ages?"" American History, 2006." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Evanston 42.056655 -87.686589 1 0 Northwestern University "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to the department of linguistics building at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Northwestern University Department of Linguistics Building 217 United States Student Radicals Protest military research conducted at Northwestern University. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 0 0 The perpetrators wrongly suspected that military research was conducted in the linguistics building at the time. "Jay Pridmore, ""Northwestern University: Celebrating 150 Years,"" Northwestern University Press, 2000." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." """Guerrilla Acts of Sabotage and Terrorism in the United States 1965-1970,"" Scanlan's Magazine, January 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fullerton 33.870325 -117.929104 1 0 "California State University, Fullerton" "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed seven sticks of dynamite in the science building at California State University, Fullerton, United States. The dynamite was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "California State University, Fullerton" "Science Building at California State University, Fullerton" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Seven sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Ames 42.025345 -93.620199 1 0 "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed an incendiary device in the garage of Judge John McKinney in Ames, Iowa, United States. The device was discovered and subsequently disarmed. Judge John McKinney resided over multiple cases against Anti-War protesters." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Judge John McKinney 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the establishment in Ames Iowa. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) St. Charles 38.782435 -90.482079 1 0 "4/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the car of the chairman of a group supporting pro-environmental legislation in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the car was slightly damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Chairman of group proposing pro-environmental legislation 217 United States Unknown "Protest ""river-saving"" legislation in St. Charles Missouri." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Car slightly damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 29 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "4/30/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb near a police station in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" New York Police Department West 123d Street Police Station in Harlem 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type "Eighteen inch pipe bomb with one inch diameter, both ends filled with low order powder" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police believed that the same perpetrators also carried out 197004240003. The pipe bomb was discovered in a brown canvas bag, fifty feet away from the police station." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Homemade Bomb Is Found Near Harlem Police Station,"" New York Times, April 30, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 4 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) Baton Rouge 30.443335 -91.186994 1 0 Outskirts of city "4/29/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed fourteen sticks of dynamite and a timing device outside of the Baton Rouge Country Club in Louisiana, United States. The device was discovered and subsequently disarmed by an Army demolition team. Four days before this incident, it is suspected that Black nationalists bombed the same country club." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Baton Rouge Country Club 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Fourteen sticks of dynamite connected to a tiny clock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Four days before the incident a bomb was detonated at the Baton Rouge Country Club (197004260002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Dorchester "5/0/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire at St. Ann's Church in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the building was damaged. This is believed to be part of a campaign to scare Whites out of the Dorchester area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Catholic Church in the Dorchester area of Boston St. Anne's Church 217 United States Black Nationalists To scare White Catholic residents of the Dorchester out of the area 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Church damaged 0 0 "Arsonists set a fire at St. Ann's Church around two months later (197007000002). Two synagogues in Dorchester sustained three arson attacks during this same time period (197005060007, 197005270002, and 197005270003)." "Gerald H. Gamm, ""Urban Exodus: Why the Jews Left Boston and the Catholics Stayed,"" Harvard University Press, 1999." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 "5/0/1970: Suspected Puerto Rican nationalists bombed a Burger King in Rio Piedras ,Puerto Rico. The restaurant was damaged and one person was seriously injured by the explosion. The Burger King was located across the street from the University of Puerto Rico, the site of many student demonstrations." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation Burger King Burger King across the street from the University of Puerto Rico 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate, ""Terroristic Activity: The Cuban Connection in Puerto Rico; Castro's Hand in Puerto Rican and U.S. Terrorism,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/1/1970: Four unknown perpetrators firebombed a joint armed services recruiting booth in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties, but the recruiting booth sustained heavy damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Joint Armed Services Recruiting Booth Joint Armed Services Recruiting Booth at 600 West 168th Street 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and Vietnam War 0 4 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb that consisted of glass containers thrown into recruiting booth 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Recruiting booth sustained heavy damage 0 0 The perpetrators were described as youths in hippie attire. This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following President Nixon's announcement of troop movement into Cambodia. """Two Students Held In Campus Bombing,"" New York Times, May 2, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Indiana (U.S. State) Greencastle 39.643995 -86.861129 1 0 DePauw University "5/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb on the DePauw University campus in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. The resulting fire damaged the R.O.T.C. office and university library. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. Office, DePauw University" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosion causing a fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) R.O.T.C. building and library damaged by fire 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following President Nixon's announcement of troop movement into Cambodia. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) New Haven 41.30713 -72.924979 1 0 Yale University "5/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at the Ingalls Skating Rink at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. There were two injuries and the entrance of the building was damaged. The attack took place during a school dance after a large demonstration protesting the trial of the Black Panther Eight." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Yale University Ingalls Skating Rink 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Black power used for explosive 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Staircase near entrance was damaged and twenty large windows were shattered. 0 0 The police commissioner was unsure whether the perpetrators of the attack were for or against the Black Panther Eight. Two people were slightly injured by flying glass. Twelve thousand people attended the demonstration. "Homar Bigart, ""New Haven Rally Ends a Day Early; Attendance Down,"" New York Times, May 3, 1970." """First Day Ends in Melee,"" Hartford Courant, May 2, 1970." "Frank Donner, ""Protectors of Privilege: Red Squads and Police Repression in Urban America,"" University of California Press, 1990." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "5/1/1970: In a series of related incidents, suspected Puerto Rican nationalists detonated two bombs at the Dale Theatre in the Bronx, New York, United States. Ten people were injured in the attack and the theater sustained light damages. A third bomb that did not detonate was eventually discovered." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Bronx Theater Dale Theater 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Three concussion bombs 0 0 0 10 10 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Theater sustained minor damages 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197005010006. Authorities believed that Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) member Carlos Feliciano was involved in the incident, but he was never charged. (See: ""Charge Puerto Rican in Bombings,"" Chicago Defender, May 19, 1970.)" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Paul L. Montgomery, ""Bronx Bombings Scored By Mayor,"" New York Times, May 3, 1970." """Small Bombs Injure 17 in N.Y. Theaters,"" Washington Post, May 2, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "5/1/1970: In a series of related incidents, Puerto Rican nationalists detonated one bomb at the Paradise Theatre in the Bronx, New York, United States. One person was injured in the attack and the theater sustained light damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Bronx Theater Paradise Theater 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type One concussion bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Theater sustained minor damages 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197005010005. The attacks took place just minutes apart. Authorities believed that Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) member Carlos Feliciano was involved in the incident, but he was never charged. (See: ""Charge Puerto Rican in Bombings,"" Chicago Defender, May 19, 1970.)" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Paul L. Montgomery, ""Bronx Bombings Scored By Mayor,"" New York Times, May 3, 1970." """Small Bombs Injure 17 in N.Y. Theaters,"" Washington Post, May 2, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Champaign 40.1142 -88.243499 1 0 "5/1/1970: An organization calling itself Revolutionary Force 26 firebombed the Lincoln Square Mall in Champaign, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties and the mall sustained only light damage. The incident occurred after the shooting of Edgar Hoults, an African American, by a Champaign Police Officer." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Champaign business Lincoln Square Mall 217 United States Revolutionary Force 26 Protest the treatment of African Americans in Champaign Illinois 0 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "A group calling itself the Revolutionary Force 26 indicated that they were the perpetrators behind the attacks in an editorial in the Daily Illini. There were many protests and riots by the African American community of Champaign, after the shooting of Edgar Hoults." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Violence Continues in Illinois Cities,"" Washington Post, May 2, 1970." "Kerry L. Pimblott, ""The Struggle For Racial Equity In The Champaign County Criminal Justice System,"" Champaign Independent Media Center, February 2008." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Champaign 40.1142 -88.243499 1 0 "5/1/1970: An organization calling itself Revolutionary Force 26 firebombed the Jos. Kuhn Company in Champaign, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties and the clothing store sustained only light damage. The incident occurred after the shooting of Edgar Hoults, an African American, by a Champaign Police Officer." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Champaign business Jos. Kuhn Company 217 United States Revolutionary Force 26 Protest the treatment of African Americans in Champaign Illinois 0 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "A group calling itself the Revolutionary Force 26 indicated that they were the perpetrators behind the attacks in an editorial in the Daily Illini. There were many protests and riots by the African American community of Champaign, after the shooting of Edgar Hoults." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Violence Continues in Illinois Cities,"" Washington Post, May 2, 1970." "Kerry L. Pimblott, ""The Struggle For Racial Equity In The Champaign County Criminal Justice System,"" Champaign Independent Media Center, February 2008." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Jennings 39.645039 -79.183128 1 0 "5/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a barbershop owned by a non-union member in Jennings, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties but the shop was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally "Barbershop whose owner was not a union member in Jennings, Maryland" 217 United States Strikers Protest barbershop owners who were not part of the union 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 There was a previous fire at the barbershop in 1969. The barbershop had been picketed by the local barber's union. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Chapel Hill 35.914639 -79.056619 1 0 University of North Carolina "5/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a plastic explosive at the R.O.T.C. office at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, United States. There were no casualties and it unknown whether the office sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. Office, University of North Carolina" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Plastic explosive 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following President Nixon's announcement of troop movement into Cambodia. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Behind The Drive To Destroy the R.O.T.C.,"" U.S. News & World Report, 6/29/1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Oklahoma (U.S. State) Norman 35.22076 -97.446599 1 0 "5/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators tossed bricks into the window of the Selective Service office in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. The building was subsequently firebombed. There were no casualties but it the building was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Norman Oklahoma" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Bricks thrown at window and then firebombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following President Nixon's announcement of troop movement into Cambodia. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Maryville 40.347457 -94.872909 1 0 "5/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw two Molotov cocktails into the motor vehicle compound of the Missouri National Guard in Maryville, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown whether the compound sustained damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) Missouri National Guard Vehicle compound of Missouri National Guard 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following President Nixon's announcement of troop movement into Cambodia. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Idaho (U.S. State) Lewiston 46.418657 -117.01666 1 0 "5/5/1970: Joe Schock, an ex-Marine who served in Vietnam, threw a gasoline firebomb into the National Guard Armory in Lewiston, Idaho, United States. There were no casualties but twenty-nine military vehicles were destroyed, causing an estimated loss of $250,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard "National Guard Armory, Lewiston Idaho" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the Vietnam War and the National Guard 0 1 1 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Gasoline firebomb tossed over fence 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 250000 Twenty-nine military jeeps and trucks destroyed 0 0 "Joe Schock was captured, but skipped on his bail and escaped to Canada. This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Army's Rules Tightly Restrict 'Deadly Force' in Riot Situations,"" New York Times, May 6, 1970." "Jim Kershner, ""Carl Maxey: A Fighting Life,"" University of Washington Press, 2008." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Coral Gables 25.749238 -80.262949 1 0 University of Miami "5/5/1970: Members of the Black Afro Militant Movement (BAMM) bombed the Computer Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building sustained damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Miami "Computer Center, University of Miami" 217 United States Black Afro Militant Movement 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Small explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The Black Afro Militant Movement committed two other attacks in the Miami area during the same month 197005130004 and 197005200003) """Final Report to the Grand Jury: B.A.M.M.,"" Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dade County, November 9, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." """Princeton Ends School For Year,"" Baltimore Sun, May 6, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Orlando 28.538235 -81.377389 1 0 "5/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators tossed a firebomb through the window of a Federal Office Building in Orlando, Florida, United States. There were no casualties but an office in the Social Security Department was heavily damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Office Building "Social Security Department, Veterans Administration and Selective Service offices of Orlando Florida." 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the United States government 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb tossed through a window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Office heavily damaged 0 0 "In addition to the Social Security Department, the Federal Office Building also housed the Veterans Administration and Selective Service offices." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """U.S. Office is Bombed,"" New York Times, May 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "5/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at the Sears, Roebuck & Company Department Store in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Two women were injured in the blast and it is unknown if the store was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery "Sears, Roebuck & Company" "Sears, Roebuck & Company, Brooklyn New York" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb believed to be hidden in a hand bag 0 0 0 2 2 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The explosion did not create a fire. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """2 Injured By Bomb In Brooklyn Store,"" New York Times, May 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Selective Service Office in Oakland, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $200 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office in Oakland California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Longview 46.14682 -122.9505 1 0 Inside of a fence at rear of facility "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated two bombs, probably consisting of dynamite, at the Longview National Guard Armory in Longview, Washington, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown whether the explosion caused any damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory Longview National Guard Armory 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Two explosive charges suspected of being dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Reading 40.336585 -75.927843 1 0 "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators set off an incendiary device at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown whether the resulting fire caused any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost U.S. Army Reserve Center "U.S. Army Reserve Center, Reading Pennsylvania" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators set off a firebomb at a Federal Government Building in Portland, Oregon, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $1000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Government Building "Federal Government Building, Portland Oregon" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the policies of the US government 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 This was one of many attacks against government targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Pedro 33.73787 -118.284664 1 0 "5/6/1970: Two White males were arrested while they were attempting to firebomb vehicles at the San Pedro National Guard Armory in San Pedro, California, United States. No firebombs were succesfully ignited." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory San Pedro National Guard Armory 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 2 2 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb through the glass door of Oregon's Selective Service Headquarters in Portland, United States. There were no casualties but the entryway and ceiling were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, Portland Oregon" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb consisting of a bottle that was presumably filled with gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Entryway and ceiling damaged 0 0 "In a sixth month period, the Oregon Selective Service Headquarters was firebombed three other times (197002010001, 197006030001, and 197008100001)." """Draft Office Bombed 4th Time,"" Washington Post, August 11, 1970." """Draft Office Damaged,"" Eugene Register-Guard, May 6, 1970." """Bomb Attack Fizzles,"" Eugene Register-Guard, May 7, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Dorchester "5/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to a sacred Torah Scroll at Chevra Shas synagogue in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the scroll was destroyed. This is believed to be part of a campaign to scare Jews out of the Dorchester area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions Synagogue in the Dorchester area of Boston Chevra Shas synagogue 217 United States Black Nationalists To scare Jewish residents of the Dorchester out of the area 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Torah scroll destroyed 0 0 Three weeks later there was another fire set at Chevra Shas synagogue and two fires set at Agudath Israel synagogue (197005270002 and 197005270003). A Catholic Church in Dorchester sustained two arson attacks during this same time period (197005000001 and197007000002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 4, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators set off a pipe bomb at a social club in the ""Little Italy"" section of Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained only slight damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Social Club in Manhattan New York 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Eight-inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damages 0 0 The bomb exploded overnight after everyone left the club. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb in Club in 'Little Italy' Slightly Damages Building,"" New York Times, May 8, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) New London 41.356445 -72.096469 1 0 "5/8/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw four bombs into the National Guard Armory in New London, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties and the resulting fire caused minimal damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "National Guard Armory, New London Connecticut" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Four firebombs thrown into armory 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Little damage caused 0 0 National Guardsmen in both New Hampshire and Vermont were deployed to protect their respective armories as a result of this incident. This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Protesters' Ranks Grow,"" Baltimore Sun, May 9, 1970." "William Greider, ""Fire Hit Campuses; Rallies Calm,"" Washington Post, May 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "5/9/1970: The Stop the War Coalition claimed credit for setting fire to the Humanities Building at the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University in New York, United States. Twelve firefighters were injured fighting the blaze and the building sustained $100,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Long Island University, Brooklyn campus" "Humanities Building, Long Island University" 217 United States Stop the War Coalition To force Long Island University to close 1 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 12 12 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Offices and records destroyed on two floors of the Humanities building 0 0 The Stop the War Coalition sent a letter to the president of Long Island University warning that there would be more attacks against the university unless the campus closed. Twelve firemen were treated for smoke inhalation. This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "William E. Farrell, ""Political Action By Youth Is Goal,"" New York Times, May 10, 1970." "William Greider, ""Fire Hit Campuses; Rallies Calm,"" Washington Post, May 10, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Hollywood "5/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at a Selective Services office in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $10,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office in Hollywood California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Time bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 0 0 This was one of many attacks against government targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Sacramento 38.579065 -121.491014 1 0 Oak Park "5/9/1970: Sacramento Police Officer Bernard Bennett was shot and killed by a sniper, suspected of being a Black Militant, as the he was patrolling the Oak Park area of Sacramento, United States, with his partner Officer Lloyd Smothers." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Sacramento Police Department Sacramento Police Officers 217 United States Black Nationalists To punish Sacramento Police officers for their treatment of African Americans 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Sniper; a total of six bullets fired 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The bullet struck officer Bennett in the head. This attack occurred during heightened tensions between the police and the African American community of Sacramento California. The police originally charged seven people, with ties to various Black National organizations including the Black Panther Party, for the attack. However, the suspected perpetrators were acquitted of the crime during their trial due to lack of evidence." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "David Colvin, ""Black Politics After the Civil Rights Movement: Activity and Beliefs in Sacramento, 1970-2000,"" McFarland & Company, Inc., 2009." """Sacramento Policeman Shot,"" New York Times, May 11, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 10 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO National Guard Assoc 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 KPFT Radio Transmitter "5/12/1970: A splinter group of the Ku Klux Klan claimed credit for blowing up a transmitter of the radio station KPFT in Houston, Texas, United States. KPFT radio gave a platform for people with Communist views. There were no casualties but the station was knocked of the air." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 88 Radio KPFT - FM KPFT transmitter 217 United States Ku Klux Klan Intimidating/preventing KFPT from allowing Communists a network to share their views. 0 4 4 1 10 Unknown 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The station was temporarily knocked off the air. 0 0 "Of the four perpetrators indicted, two of them, Beam and Moratto, were Klansmen. Hutto was also accused of being a member of the Klan. It had been widely reported that a splinter group of the Klan took credit for the attack. The perpetrators were also indicted for 197103110001 and 197010090001." "Martin Waldron, ""2 Bombings Laid to 4 in Houston,"" New York Times, June 12, 1971." "Martin Waldron, ""Houston's KPFT, Two Bombs Later, Tries to Rebuild,"" New York Times, October 24, 1970." """3 Suspected Klansmen Held in Houston, Texas,"" Atlanta Daily World, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 "5/12/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to a building housing two Selective Services offices in Detroit, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties but the Selective Service offices sustained $50,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Local Boards 186 and 187, Detroit Michigan" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Gasoline can found in the vicinity of the scene 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 Selective Service offices heavily damaged 0 0 The fire burned for around an hour and a half until firefighters were able to extinguish it. This was one of many attacks against government targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Fire in Draft Offices,"" New York Times, May 13, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Des Moines 41.58979 -93.615659 1 0 Bomb placed against wall near transformer and fuel drums "5/13/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panthers bombed the Des Moines Police Station in Iowa, United States. Two people were injured and the attack caused an estimated $200,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Police Station 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police officers 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite explosion 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200000 "Holes in the wall, two-hundred and eighty shattered windows, around a dozen cars damaged, power outages, and windows of several surrounding buildings damaged." 0 0 "There was a bomb threat against the Des Moines Police Department a week earlier. On May 5th 1970, a large quantity of dynamite was stolen from Quick Supply, a dynamite supply warehouse in Ankeny Iowa. Police believed that the stolen dynamite was used by the Black Panthers in this attack as well as in four other incidents taking place in Iowa during May and June 1970 197005220003, 197006130001, 197006210001, and 197006290001)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Utah (U.S. State) Salt Lake City 40.759505 -111.888229 1 0 Entrance of building "5/13/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the supply building of the Utah National Guard in Salt Lake City, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained an estimated $9,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 33 Army Utah National Guard "Utah National Guard, Salt Lake City" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb detonated 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 9000 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 13 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Oxford 36.312 -78.5882 1 0 Green Acres housing development "5/13/1970: Unknown African American perpetrators threw three firebombs at the house of James Rudder, a White citizen of Oxford, North Carolina, United States. Two of the firebombs failed to ignite and the third caused only minor damage to the roof of the house. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Oxford." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian White citizen in Oxford North Carolina House of James Rudder 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest and intimidate the White community of Oxford North Carolina 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three firebombs thrown at the house 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to roof of house and convenience store damaged 0 0 "Timothy B. Tyson, ""Blood Dones Sign My Name,"" Crown Publishers, 2004." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Miami 25.728985 -80.237419 1 0 Allapattah "5/13/1970: Members of the Black Afro Militant Movement (BAMM) firebombed the Allapattah Five and Ten Cent Store in Miami, Florida, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the store sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery "Allapattah Five and Ten Cent Store, Miami Florida" 217 United States Black Afro Militant Movement 0 6 6 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The Black Afro Militant Movement committed two other attacks in the Miami area during the same month (197005050004 and 197005200003) """Final Report to the Grand Jury: B.A.M.M.,"" Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dade County, November 9, 1970." """Bomb Suspect Accused in 2nd Case,"" Miami News, May 18, 1972." "S. Nathan Enfield, ""5 BAMM Members Convicted"" Miami News, July 18, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Melrose 42.45717 -71.064049 1 0 Outside of building "5/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the National Guard Armory in Melrose, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties and the damages are unknown." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "National Guard Armory, Melrose Massachusetts" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the National Guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail consisting of beer bottles and gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 This was one of many attacks against military targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 14 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Alma Mater statue at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the statue was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Columbia University Alma Mater statue 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the administration of Columbia University and the Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Bomb consisting of one or two sticks of TNT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) One foot hole damaged in the center of statue and the base shifted five inches 0 0 This was one of many attacks against educational institutions within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by the Ohio National Guard. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert W. Peterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973." """Untitled,"" New York Times, May 15, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Long Beach 33.766725 -118.192399 1 0 "California State University, Long Beach" "5/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in the Science Building at California State University, Long Beach, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed before detonating." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "California State University, Long Beach" "Science Building, California State University, Long Beach" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 14 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Oxford 36.312 -78.5882 1 0 Goshen St. "5/14/1970: Unknown African American perpetrators attempted to firebomb a tobacco warehouse in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. The firebomb failed but, as part of a diversionary tactic, an unoccupied house in another part of town was damaged by an incendiary device. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Oxford." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 9 Farm/Ranch White owned tobacco business in Oxford North Carolina 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest and intimidate the White community of Oxford North Carolina 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebombs with fuse placed in the flues beneath the warehouse 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Unoccupied house on Hicks Mill road damaged. 0 0 "Three days before the firebombing, there was a racial slaying of an African American in Oxford which resulted in numerous demonstrations and riots. Other incidents in Oxford include 197005260001, 197005260002, 197005130003, and 197005250001." "Timothy B. Tyson, ""Blood Dones Sign My Name,"" Crown Publishers, 2004." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 Capital Hill Area "5/15/1970: Larry G. Ward, an African American, was shot and killed by police as he attempted to bomb the Hardcastle Realty office in Seattle, Washington, United States. The real estate office was the target of a bombing a month earlier." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Hardcastle Realty "Hardcastle Realty, Seattle" 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 1 0 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Three sticks of dynamite taped to a fuse and blasting cap 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police received intelligence that the realty office would be attacked and two officers were waiting at the scene. Ward succeeded in lighting the fuse, but the bomb failed to ignite. Hardcastle realty was previously bombed in attack 197004190002." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Public Service Strikes Hit San Diego,"" Washington Post, May 16, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 16 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy U.S. Military Recruiting Station 217 United States Cuban Action 0 3 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Bomb in loaf of bread 0 0 1 0 0 HSI 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Afton 38.550245 -90.332723 1 0 "5/19/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Selective Service offices in Afton, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused an estimated $1,600 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service offices, Afton Missouri" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1600 0 0 This was one of many attacks against government targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by Ohio National Guardsmen and the shooting of two students at Jackson State University by Mississippi Police. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Quincy 30.588141 -84.580929 1 0 "5/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a substation of the Florida Power Company in Quincy, Florida, United States. There were no casualties but the main transformer was destroyed causing an estimated $600,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Florida Power Company Quincy Substation 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite explosion 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 600000 Main transformer completely destroyed 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Carlisle 40.20119 -77.189169 1 0 "5/20/1970: Unknown perpetrators attempted to firebomb the Selective Service building in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States, but the five Molotov cocktails failed to ignite." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service building, Carlisle Pennsylvania" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Five Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This was one of many attacks against government targets within the United States following the shooting of four Kent State students by Ohio National Guardsmen and the shooting of two students at Jackson State University by Mississippi Police. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Miami 25.728985 -80.237419 1 0 "5/20/1970: Members of the Black Afro Militant Movement threw Molotov cocktails at Dorsey Junior High School in Miami, Florida, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the firebombs caused any damage to the school." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Dorsey Junior High School, Miami Florida" 217 United States Black Afro Militant Movement "To protest the dilapidated conditions of the school, the busing of the students, and the fact that facility was closed by the School Board." 0 5 5 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktails thrown into the school 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 Five members of the Black Afro Militant Movement were convicted of the incident in 1972 following a previous trial that went to a hung jury. BAMM committed two other attacks in the Miami area during the same month (197005130004 and 197005050004) """Final Report to the Grand Jury: B.A.M.M.,"" Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dade County, November 9, 1970." """Bomb Suspect Accused in 2nd Case,"" Miami News, May 18, 1972." "S. Nathan Enfield, ""5 BAMM Members Convicted"" Miami News, July 18, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Trona 35.76625 -117.370674 1 0 "5/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the residence of a foreman employed by the American Potash Plant in Trona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the explosion caused major damage to the home and furnishings. At the time, the American Potash Plant of Trona was the scene of a major workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Home of foreman employed by American Potash and Chemical Company 217 United States 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory American Potash and Chemical Company 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Major damage incurred to home and furnishings 0 0 "Other attacks in Trona during the American Potash Plant strike include 197004050004, 197004050005, 197004140002, 197004220001, and 197004220001." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 8 Unarmed Assault 17 Terrorists/Non-State Militia 93 Terrorist Palestinian Liberation Organization 2 PLO Offices 155 West Bank and Gaza Strip Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 9 Melee 21 Blunt Object Axe handles 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 HSI 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) St. Paul 44.943829 -93.093326 1 0 859 Hague Avenue "5/22/1970: Police Officer James Sackett is murdered by a sniper after he responded to a fake emergency call in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. Over thirty-five years after Sackett's death Ronald Reed and Larry Clark were convicted of the murder. They were Black Panther wannabe's who wanted to kill a police officer." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Police Officer 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police indiscriminately 0 2 2 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) High-powered rifle 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Constance Trimble, the former girlfriend of Ronald Reed, stated that she made the phony phone call to lure a St. Paul Police Officer. Reed and Clark were both convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy and sentenced to life in prison." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Shannon Prather, ""Court Upholds Verdict in Cop Killings,"" St. Paul Pioneer Press, August 23, 2007." """St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett, 27, Is Killed By A Shot From A High-Powered Rifle,"" St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 7, 2006." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Ames 42.025345 -93.620199 1 0 Window well on South side of building "5/22/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panthers bombed the Ames Police Headquarters located in the city hall of Ames, Iowa, United States. Ten people were injured and an estimated $50,000 in damage was caused." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Ames Police Department "Police Headquarters, Ames Iowa" 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police officers 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 10 10 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 Extensive damage to the south side of the building. Two cars destroyed. Two hundred windows of nearby hotel shattered. 0 0 "Earlier in the week, Ames City Hall received a bomb threat. Telephone service in downtown Ames was temporarily put out of service as a result of the blast. On May 5th 1970, a large quantity of dynamite was stolen from Quick Supply, a dynamite supply warehouse in Ankeny Iowa. Police believed that the stolen dynamite was used by the Black Panthers in this attack as well as in four other incidents taking place in Iowa during May and June 1970 (197005130001, 197006130001, 197006210001, and 197006290001)." "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." """Ames City Hall Bombed,"" Ames Daily Tribune, May 22, 1970." """Des Moines Hit By Bomb Blast,"" Washington Post, June 14, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 25 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Oxford 36.312 -78.5882 1 0 McClanahan St. "5/25/1970: Unknown African American perpetrators firebombed the Chapman Lumber Company in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. There were no casualties but the business was destroyed. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Oxford." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory White owned business in Oxford North Carolina Chapman Lumber Company 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the White establishment in Oxford North Carolina and economically damage White owned businesses 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building destroyed and an antiques shop was damaged 0 0 "James Currin Antiques, a White owned business, was firebombed minutes before the incident, around 12:00 AM, as part of diversionary tactic. Two weeks before the firebombing, there was a racial slaying of an African American in Oxford which resulted in numerous demonstrations and riots. Other incidents in Oxford include 197005260001, 197005260002, 197005140004, and 197005130003." "Timothy B. Tyson, ""Blood Dones Sign My Name,"" Crown Publishers, 2004." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Warehouses Burned in N.C. Town,"" Washington Post, May 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 26 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Oxford 36.312 -78.5882 1 0 "5/26/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown African American perpetrators firebombed the Planter's Warehouse in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. There were no casualties but the tobacco warehouse was destroyed resulting in a net loss of $5,000,000. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Oxford." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory White owned tobacco business in Oxford North Carolina Planter's Warehouse 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the White establishment in Oxford North Carolina and economically damage White owned businesses 0 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 12 Other Bricks thrown through the windows of the warehouse followed by Molotov cocktails consisting of gasoline and Tide washing powder 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 2500000 Warehouse destroyed and four other buildings in Oxford damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197005260002. The combined damage from both incidents was $5,000,000. The perpetrators were Vietnam War veterans who used military tactics in the operation. To set up a diversion, four other White owned businesses and homes were firebombed on the same night. Two weeks before the firebombing, there was a racial slaying of an African American in Oxford which resulted in numerous demonstrations and riots. Other incidents in Oxford include 197005130003, 197005140004, and 197005250001." "Timothy B. Tyson, ""Blood Dones Sign My Name,"" Crown Publishers, 2004." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Warehouses Burned in N.C. Town,"" Washington Post, May 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 26 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Oxford 36.312 -78.5882 1 0 "5/26/1970: In a series of related incidents, unknown African American perpetrators firebombed Owen Warehouse Number Two in Oxford, North Carolina, United States. There were no casualties but the tobacco warehouse was destroyed resulting in a net loss of $5,000,000. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Oxford." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory White owned tobacco business in Oxford North Carolina Owen Warehouse Number Two 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the White establishment in Oxford North Carolina and economically damage White owned businesses 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 12 Other Bricks thrown through the windows of the warehouse followed by Molotov cocktails consisting of gasoline and Tide washing powder 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 2500000 Warehouse destroyed and four other buildings in Oxford damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197005260001. The combined damage from both incidents was $5,000,000. The perpetrators were Vietnam War veterans who used military tactics in the operation. To set up a diversion, four other White owned businesses and homes were firebombed on the same night. Two weeks before the firebombing, there was a racial slaying of an African American in Oxford which resulted in numerous demonstrations and riots. Other incidents in Oxford include 197005130003, 197005140004, and 197005250001." "Timothy B. Tyson, ""Blood Dones Sign My Name,"" Crown Publishers, 2004." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Warehouses Burned in N.C. Town,"" Washington Post, May 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 South-Central "5/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed two pipe bombs in front of the Selective Service office in Los Angeles, California, United States. One bomb exploded causing extensive damage to the exterior of the building. The other bomb did not explode. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service offices, Los Angeles California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Two pipe bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Extensive damage to the exterior of the building 0 0 The Military Induction Center might have been located in the same building. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Damages LA Draft Office,"" Washington Post, May 28, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Dorchester "5/27/1970: In a series of two related incidents, unknown perpetrators burned a sacred Torah Scroll and ransacked the Chevra Shas synagogue in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the Torah scroll was destroyed. This is believed to be part of a campaign to scare Jews out of the Dorchester area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Synagogue in the Dorchester area of Boston Chevra Shas synagogue 217 United States Black Nationalists To scare Jewish residents of the Dorchester out of the area 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 11 Sabotage Equipment Set fire and vandalized building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Torah scroll destroyed, rabbi's portrait damaged, and front door glass shattered" 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197005270003. Three weeks earlier arsonists struck Chevra Shas synagogue (197005060007). A Catholic Church in Dorchester sustained two arson attacks during this same time period (197005000001 and 197007000002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 4, 1970." """Vandals Strike Synagogs,"" Chicago Tribune, May 28, 1970." "Gerald H. Gamm, ""Urban Exodus: Why the Jews Left Boston and the Catholics Stayed,"" Harvard University Press, 1999." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Dorchester "5/27/1970: In a series of two related incidents, unknown perpetrators set two fires at Agudath Israel synagogue in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the synagogue sustained $10,000 in damages. This is believed to be part of a campaign to scare Jews out of the Dorchester area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Synagogue in the Dorchester area of Boston Agudath Israel synagogue 217 United States Black Nationalists To scare Jewish residents of the Dorchester out of the area 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Two fires set 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Heavy damage to building 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197005270002. Three weeks earlier arsonists struck Chevra Shas synagogue (197005060007). A Catholic Church in Dorchester sustained two arson attacks during this same time period (197005000001 and 197007000002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 4, 1970." """Vandals Strike Synagogs,"" Chicago Tribune, May 28, 1970." "Gerald H. Gamm, ""Urban Exodus: Why the Jews Left Boston and the Catholics Stayed,"" Harvard University Press, 1999." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Sacramento 38.579065 -121.491014 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Sacramento Police Policeman 217 United States Black Panthers 0 6 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistols 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Arizona (U.S. State) Phoenix 33.44826 -112.075774 1 0 "5/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators connected a bomb consisting of TNT to the engine of a U.S. Department of Labor vehicle in Phoenix, Arizona, United States that transported people to a Government training program. The bomb did not explode because it was believed to be wired incorrectly." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office U.S. Department of Labor "U.S. Department of Labor bus, Phoenix Arizona" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 15 Vehicle 1-pound block of TNT connect to the engine of the vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 28 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed an unoccupied lecture hall at Rockefeller University in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Rockefeller University "Rockefeller University, Second Floor Lecture Hall" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Six windows shattered and a small hole torn into the wall 0 0 Police discovered both pro and anti-Students for a Democratic Society posters on the campus. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "David K. Shipler, ""A Bomb Goes Off at Rockefeller U.,"" New York Times, May 29, 1970." """News Summary and Index,"" New York Times, May 29, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fullerton 33.870325 -117.929104 1 0 "California State University, Fullerton" "5/28/1970: Hours after an anti-war demonstration, unknown perpetrators set fire to the registration building at California State University in Fullerton, United States. The registration building was adjacent to a house used by students to protest the War in Vietnam. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $25,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "California State University, Fullerton" "Registration building, Cal State Fullerton" 217 United States Right-Wing Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Fire of incendiary origin 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 25000 Building gutted and registration files damaged 0 0 "The fire was first reported at 3:15 AM. Authorities suspected that it was caused by some sort of flammable liquid and were unsure whether the motivations of the perpetrators were 'for' or 'against' the Vietnam War. After the incident, Cal State Fullerton banned all rallies on campus." "Scott Moore, ""Evidence of Arson Discovered in Cal State Building's Rubble,"" Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1970." """All Rallies Banned at Cal State Fullerton,"" Los Angeles Times, May 29, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Front porch "5/29/1970: The home of the deceased chief of the Oakland police force was bombed by unknown perpetrators in Oakland, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the house sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Family of the former Oakland chief of police 217 United States 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Oakland Police Department 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 29 "May 27 - June 5, 1970" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 3 1 Pacific Ocean "5/29/1970: William F. Passmore a sailor on the Vietnam bound Navy Destroyer USS Richard B. Anderson sabotaged one of the engines of the ship by dropping nuts and bolts into the gears. The ship returned to the United States and it took $231,000 to repair." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 30 Navy US Navy USS Richard B. Anderson 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To prevent soldiers from being deployed to fight in the Vietnam War 0 1 1 0 11 Sabotage Equipment "Nuts, bolts, and other metallic objects placed in the gears" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 231000 One of two engines damaged 0 0 "The USS Richard B. Anderson departed from San Diego on May 27 and the act of sabotage occurred shortly there after. Originally, three sailors were accused of sabotaging the ship." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Around the Nation: Sabotage,"" Washington Post, August 24, 1970." """3 Sailors Held In Damage To Viet-Bound Destroyer,"" Baltimore Sun, June 15, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 5 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/30/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a fifty-foot office trailer located at a construction site of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York, United States. The trailer sustained only minor damages, however, $3,000 worth of blueprints were destroyed. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 12 Construction Tishman Company Company constructing the World Trade Center 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 "Two foot hole blown in bottom of trailer, blueprints and other papers destroyed, and windows shattered in a two block radius" 0 0 "The police believe that the bomb was placed underneath the trailer. The construction company had received several bomb threats. The bombing might be a result of the riots between construction workers and Vietnam protesters in New York on May 8th, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "George Dugan, ""Bomb Explodes At Trade Center,"" New York Times, May 31, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) Baton Rouge 30.443335 -91.186994 1 0 Underneath transformer "6/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a transformer belonging to the Gulf States Utilities Company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. There were no casualties but that transformer sustained an estimated $40,000 in damages and power was disrupted in the Baton Rouge area. This incident occurred during a construction workers strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Gulf States Utilities Company "Gulf States Utilities Company, Baton Rouge transformer" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 40000 0 0 This attack occurred during a construction workers strike. Electrical service was disrupted in the Baton Rouge area. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "John Herbers, ""Major Violence Declining, But Small Incidents Rise,"" New York Times, September 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Joliet 41.524935 -88.084594 1 0 Underneath steering wheel "6/2/1970: A disgruntled businessman is suspected of hiring hit men to assassinate Illinois State Representative William G. Barr. A dynamite bomb exploded when Barr turned on the ignition of his Cadillac in Joliet, Illinois, United States. The car was destroyed and Barr's right leg had to be amputated." 0 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian William G. Barr 217 United States 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally Illinois General Assembly Individual Protest William G. Barr 's position on mental health legislation 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite bomb connected to the ignition of the car 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Cadillac destroyed 0 0 It is believed that a Chicago businessman was angry at Barr for attempting to introduce reform legislation concerning mental health issues in the Illinois General Assembly. It is suspected that the businessman contacted Silas Jayne to hire the hit men. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Terry Burns, ""Probe Provides Insight Into Car-Bomb Attacks,"" The State Journal-Register, November 17, 1995." """Legislator's Car Bombed,"" New York Times, June 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 "6/3/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the conference room at Oregon's Selective Service Headquarters in Portland, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, Portland Oregon" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "In a sixth month period, the Oregon Selective Service Headquarters was firebombed three other times (197002010001, 197005060006, and 197008100001)." """Draft Office Bombed 4th Time,"" Washington Post, August 11, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Tail pipe "6/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed an unmanned police vehicle in Oakland, California, United States. There were no casualties but the car was destroyed. The police officers at the time were investigating a disturbance at a pool hall. There were many attacks against police in California during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Oakland Police Department Oakland Police Car 217 United States Black Nationalists To attack the establishment 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse "Pipe bomb filled with black powder and tacks, which was then tied to a Molotov cocktail" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Car was destroyed 0 0 The police vehicle was engulfed in flames. Less than a week later an Armed Services Police Car in Oakland was also bombed using the same type of device (197006080002). This attack is also possibly linked to the attempted bombing of police vehicles in Berkeley California two days later (197006060005). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Shore Patrol Car Is Bombed,"" Washington Post, June 9, 1970." """Police Vehicles Are Objects Of Attacks,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, June 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "University of California, Los Angeles" "6/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Wardroom of the Naval R.O.T.C. at the University of California, Los Angeles, United States. There were no casualties but the room was destroyed causing an estimated $10,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Naval R.O.T.C. "Naval R.O.T.C., University of California, Los Angeles" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program and the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Time bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Wardroom totally destroyed 0 0 The bombing took place at 1:01 AM when the building was unoccupied. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Ryan Tashma, ""Unit History,"" UCLA Naval R.O.T.C. Alumni Association, September 30, 2003. http://plone.sscnet.ucla.edu:8080/nR.O.T.C./unit-history (accessed January 20, 2010)." "Lawrence M. Kryske, ""Ready, Begin!: Practical Strategies for Cultivating Courage,"" Trafford Publishing, 2008." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 6 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators ignited nine dice-sized firebombs at the Woolworth's store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused damage to the merchandise and infrastructure of the building resulting in an estimated $150,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery F. W. Woolworth Company "Woolworth's store, Manhattan New York" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Nine dice-sized incendiary devices consisting of sulphuric acid and other chemicals 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 150000 Moderate damage to merchandise 0 0 "The firebombs were hidden throughout the store in merchandise and under stationary. The firebombs ignited in a period of forty-five minutes on two levels of the store. The employees at the store were able to prevent the blaze from causing more extensive damage. Police believe this incident was linked to the firebombings in three Woolworth stores and a supermarket in New York with similar incendiary devices a month later (197006300002, 197006300003, 197006300004, and 197006300005)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """9 Fire Devices Damage Goods In Woolworth's on Times Sq.,"" New York Times, June 7, 1970." """Woolworth Store Bombing in Times Sq. Investigated,"" New York Times, June 8, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "6/6/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in a police parking lot in Berkeley, California, United States. The bomb failed to explode due to a faulty fuse. There were many attacks against police in California during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Berkeley Police Department Berkeley Police Cars 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Fourteen inch pipe bomb filled with hundreds of match heads connected to a fuse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police believe that this attack might have been linked to attacks against police and Armed Services vehicles in Oakland during the same week (197006040001 and 197006080002). """Shore Patrol Car Is Bombed,"" Washington Post, June 9, 1970." """Police Vehicles Are Objects Of Attacks,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, June 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Firestone Park "6/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw grenades at police vehicles parked at the Firestone Park Station in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but five police cars were damaged at a cost of around $5,000. There were many attacks against police in California during this time period." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Firestone Park Police Firestone Park Police Cars parked at station 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Military type grenades 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 Five Police Cars damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally national socialist white peoples party HQ 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 Tail pipe "6/8/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed an unmanned Armed Services Police Car in Oakland, California, United States. There were no casualties but the car was damaged. The patrolmen left the vehicle to search for AWOL servicemen in a theater. There were many attacks against police in California during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) Armed Services "Armed Services Police Vehicle, Oakland" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To attack the establishment 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse "Pipe bomb filled with black powder and tacks, which was then tied to a Molotov cocktail" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Left tire was blown out 0 0 "There was a small fire underneath the gas tank. Another, unexploded pipe bomb, was later discovered across the street. Less than a week earlier an Oakland Police Car was also bombed using the same type of device (197006040001). This attack is also possibly linked to the attempted bombing of police vehicles in Berkeley California two days earlier (197006060005)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Shore Patrol Car Is Bombed,"" Washington Post, June 9, 1970." """Police Vehicles Are Objects Of Attacks,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, June 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" police HQ 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Galesburg 40.946915 -90.364659 1 0 "6/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators broke into the Selective Service office in Galesburg, Illinois, United States and set fire to draft records. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Galesburg Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Pulled draft records out of cabinet and lit them on fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Draft records damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Draft Board Office Burned,"" The Daily News, June 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Newark 40.73197 -74.174184 1 0 Through living room window "6/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators fired two shotgun blasts into the house of Reverend Levin P. West in Newark, New Jersey, United States, in an apparent assassination attempt. The shotgun pellets did not strike West but he was taken to the hospital to be treated for shock. During a highly contentious Mayoral campaign in Newark with racial overtones, West, an African American, supported the White candidate over the Black candidate." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified Black supporters of Mayor Hugh Addonizio Reverend Levin P. West 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest Black supporters of Hugh Addonizio in the 1970 Newark mayoral campaign 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Two shotgun blasts through living room window 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Window shattered and several shotgun pellets found in the living room wall 0 0 The White mayoral candidate was Hugh Addonizio and the Black mayoral candidate was Kenneth Gibson. "Walter H. Waggoner, ""Negro Backing Addonizio Target of Shotgun Blast,"" New York Times, June 10, 1970." """Shotgun Blasts Are Fired Into Home Of Black Campaigner for Addonizio,"" New York Times, June 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) Omaha 41.260675 -95.940469 1 0 Against outside wall of building "6/11/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panther Party bombed Omaha Police Department's North Assembly Building in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties but the blast ripped a four foot hole in the corner of building and shattered several windows." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Omaha Police Department North Assembly Building of Omaha Police Department 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Suspected use of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Four foot hole blasted into the corner of building and windows of the facility shattered. Windows shattered in bus parked outside of building as well. 0 0 There were twenty police officers stationed in the building at the time. If the bomb was positioned in a more strategic location it could have caused the building to collapse. It is believed that materials used in the bomb were similar to those used in the bombing of a business in Omaha a month later (197007020005). "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Rips Police Unit in Omaha,"" Washington Post, June 13, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 Outside rear door of courthouse "6/12/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a box containing seven sticks of dynamite outside of the Alexander County Courthouse in Cairo, Illinois, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed. This incident took place during a period of high racial tension in Cairo." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 15 Politician or Political Party Movement/Meeting/Rally Alexander County Courthouse Alexander County Courthouse 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Seven sticks of dynamite placed in a box connected to a clock mechanism 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police did not believe that this incident was linked with the sniping attack against police in Cairo on the same day (197006120003). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Cairo Chief Disengages Bomb Device,"" Southeast Missourian, June 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 "6/12/1970: Unknown snipers fired on an Illinois State Police patrol attending to a fire at the Pyramid Courts housing project in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Officer Marion Troutt was shot, but survived his wounds. This incident took place during a period of high racial tension in Cairo." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Illinois State Police Illinois State Police in the Pyramid Courts housing project 217 United States Black Nationalists African American opposition to the police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Snipers 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Officer Troutt was struck in the chest and leg. Police did not believe that this incident was linked with the attempted bombing of the Alexander County Courthouse (197006120002). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Cairo Chief Disengages Bomb Device,"" Southeast Missourian, June 12, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Des Moines 41.58979 -93.615659 1 0 Stairwell at basement of building "6/13/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panthers Party bombed the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building sustained an estimated $150,000 in damages and several people were injured from the shattered glass." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Building 217 United States Black Panthers 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 20 20 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 150000 Facility sustained heavy damages. Debris scattered throughout a three block area. Around two hundred and seventy five windows shattered at surrounding buildings. 0 0 "Conservatively coded the number of injuries at twenty. It was reported that several, of the forty-five women staying at the YWCA a block away, were injured by the shattered glass. Only one of the injured, Donna Melick, required medical treatment. On May 5th 1970, a large quantity of dynamite was stolen from Quick Supply, a dynamite supply warehouse in Ankeny Iowa. Police believed that the stolen dynamite was used by the Black Panthers in this attack as well as in four other incidents taking place in Iowa during May and June 1970 (197005130001, 197005220003, 197006210001, and 197006290001). A bank in Kansas City was bombed on the same day (197006290001)." "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Des Moines Hit By Bomb Blast,"" Washington Post, June 14, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 Outside of building "6/13/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Mid-Continental National Bank in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank in Kansas City Missouri "Mid-Continental National Bank, Kansas Missouri" 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Two bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Three windows shattered and minor damage to the building 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Blasts Reported,"" Virgin Islands Daily News, June 15, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Manhattan Beach 33.887157 -118.410843 1 0 "6/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the joint police and fire station in Manhattan Beach, California, United States. There were no casualties but the station received minor damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Joint police and fire station "Police and fire station, Manhattan Beach California" 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Ring of crude bombs exploding around the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damages to building 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Emeryville 37.83717 -122.302084 1 0 "6/17/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a diner in Emeryville, California, United States frequented by police officers. Three people were slightly injured and it is unknown if the diner sustained any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Emeryville Police Department Emeryville Police Officers frequenting a local diner 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade pipe bombs 0 0 0 3 3 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The pipe bombs exploded during the early morning. Police frequented the diner twenty-four hours a day. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/18/1970: Two unidentified White youths set off four firebombs around the New York University campus in Manhattan, New York, United States. One firebomb was discovered under a car. Another firebomb damaged a construction shanty at Tish Hall. The third firebomb ignited under a crane and the final firebomb exploded in a trash can. Neither of the last two firebombs did any damage. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building New York University "Car, construction sites, trash can in the vicinity of New York University" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 2 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Four Firebombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Construction shanty sustained heavy damage 0 0 The two perpetrators were described as 'clean cut' and not 'hippie types.' "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """3 Firebombs Explode Near N.Y.U. in 'Village,'"" New York Times, June 18, 1970." "Homer Bigart, ""Fire Truck Is Fire-Bombed During Blaze in Tenement,"" New York Times, June 19, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/18/1970: While New York City Firemen were fighting a blaze in a Manhattan, United States tenement, an unknown perpetrator threw a Molotov cocktail into the hose bed of the fire truck. The attack injured one fireman and another fireman suffered a heart attack. Officials were unsure whether the fire at the tenement was set to trap the firemen or if the truck was attacked because it was a 'target of opportunity.'" 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 13 Other 64 Fire Fighter/Truck New York Fire Department 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 1 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 Fireman Sam Panasci injured himself while trying to extinguish the incendiary and fireman Waverly Howard suffered a heart attack during the incident. It is unknown whether the fire truck sustained damages. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Homer Bigart, ""Fire Truck Is Fire-Bombed During Blaze in Tenement,"" New York Times, June 19, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America bank america branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 25000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank america branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 74th and Union "6/19/1970: Bruce Sharp and William Redwine, both African Americans, shot and killed Police Officer Kenneth Kaner as he was sitting in his squad car in Chicago Illinois, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Chicago Police Officer 217 United States Black Nationalists African American opposition to the police 0 2 2 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .12 gauge double barreled shotgun; .38 caliber revolver 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Bruce Sharp and William Redwine and three others driving in the same car noticed Officer Kenneth Kaner sitting in his car and someone in the group shouted ""let's get him"" and/or ""let's get his gun.""" "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Jody P. Weiss, State of Illinois, Prisoner Review Board, ""Murdered Chicago Police Officer Kenneth Kaner on June 19, 1970."" Illinois Department of Corrections, August 11, 2008." """Races: Ambushes in Chicago,"" Time Magazine, August 24, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 643 Waller Street "6/19/1970: Police Officer Richard Radetich was shot and killed by an unknown perpetrator in San Francisco, California, United States. While writing a ticket, a gunman pulled up to Officer Radetich in his car and shot him three times with a revolver. The perpetrator immediately drove away." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Francisco Police Department San Francisco police officer 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .38 caliber revolver 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police originally arrested Joe Allen Johnson for the murder but released him due to lack of evidence. The Zodiac killer is also believed to claim credit for this attack, but the authorities did not believe this was credible. In 1970, there were two other police officers murdered by suspected Black Nationalists in Northern California while they were making traffic stops (197008060004 and 197008200003)." "Jim Herron Zamora, ""1967-71: a Bloody Period For S.F. Police,"" San Francisco Chronicle, January 27, 2001." """Chicago, Coast Policemen Shot,"" Baltimore Sun, June 20, 1970." """Young Policeman Slain In Berkeley,"" New York Times, August 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Des Moines 41.58979 -93.615659 1 0 Des Moines Freeway "6/21/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panther Party are believed to have set a booby-trap package underneath a bridge in Iowa, United States, intended to kill Des Moines Police Officers. An anonymous caller tipped the police about the package. When the police arrived, it only failed to explode due to a sliver of wood blocking the trigger." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Police responding to an anonymous phone call 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT "Two-and-one-half by sixteen inch sticks of dynamite along with nuts, bolts, nails, and metal brushes connected to a battery" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "On May 5th 1970, a large quantity of dynamite was stolen from Quick Supply, a dynamite supply warehouse in Ankeny Iowa. Police believed that the stolen dynamite was used by the Black Panthers in this attack as well as in four other incidents taking place in Iowa during May and June 1970 (197005130001, 197005220003, 197006130001, and 197006290001)." "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Wood Sliver Saves Police From Bomb,"" Washington Post, June 23. 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 At door of station "6/23/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb at a U.S. Air Force recruiting Station in San Francisco, California, United States. The bomb was discovered by a station employee and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy U.S. Air Force Recruiting Station "U.S. Air Force Recruiting Station, San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the Vietnam War and the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT The bomb consisted of a plastic bottle and lead pipe filled with dynamite and connected to a clock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Team Defuses Planted Bomb,"" The Modesto Bee, June 23, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Amtorg Trading Corp 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Longview 32.50064 -94.741075 1 0 "6/25/1970: Fred Loyd Hayes bombed a house purchased by an African American woman in a White neighborhood in Longview, Texas, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown what damages the house sustained." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified African American owned house in a white neighborhood in Longview Texas 217 United States White Extremists To protest African Americans from moving into a white neighborhood in Longview Texas 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 Hayes was also found guilty of bombing school buses in order to prevent the desegregation of the Longview School District (197007040003). """United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Fred Loyd Hayes and Kenneth Ray McMaster, Defendants-Appellants,"" No. 71-1165 ,United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, July 14, 1971. <http://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F2/444/444.F2d.472.71-1165_1.html?" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Detroit Police Police Officers 217 United States National Committee to Combat Fascism 0 2 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistols 0 3 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 29 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Des Moines 41.58979 -93.615659 1 0 Drake University "6/29/1970: Suspected members of the Black Panther Party bombed the Harvey Ingham Hall of Science at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. There were no casualties but the explosion caused an estimated $300,000 in damage to the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Drake University Harvey Ingham Hall of Science at Drake University 217 United States Black Panthers 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT 15 to 20 pounds of high power dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 300000 Building sustained heavy damages 0 0 "On May 5th 1970, a large quantity of dynamite was stolen from Quick Supply, a dynamite supply warehouse in Ankeny Iowa. Police believed that the stolen dynamite was used by the Black Panthers in this attack as well as in four other incidents taking place in Iowa during May and June 1970 (197005130001, 197005220003, 197006130001, and 197006210001)." "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Dynamite Blast Damages Science Hall at Drake U."" New York Times, June 30, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 29 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Whitefish Bay 43.113655 -87.900289 1 0 177 East Silver Spring Dr. "6/29/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists threw a pipe bomb filled with gunpowder at the Whitefish Bay Bank & Trust Company in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States. The bomb did not detonate. This incident was believed to be linked to the many bombings in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank Whitefish Bay Bank & Trust Company 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Thrown pipe bomb filled with gunpowder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The bomb was labeled ""We the People No. 1."" The Whitefish Bay Chief of Police believed that this incident might be linked with bombs discovered at the Whitefish Bay Police Department, Lakeside Laboratories, Honeywell Inc. and the Wisconsin Motor Division (197010280002, 197009040004, 197007000001, and 197008050001). There were other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period as well (197012220001, 197007220002, and 197007210004)." "Edward S. Kerstein, ""Bomb Demolishes Police Car in Bay,"" Milwaukee Journal, October 28, 1970." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." """Bomb Rips Offices of Company Here,"" Milwaukee Journal, August 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Plainfield 40.617623 -74.417061 1 0 West End District "6/30/1970: Two policemen, Robert M. Perry and Robert G. Beck, were shot by snipers in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States after responding to a fire at a vacant shop. Officer Perry would eventually die from his injuries. City officials believed that radical African Americans intentionally set the fire to lure the policemen into the area. Firefighters fighting the blaze were also shot at." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Police and firefighters of Plainfield New Jersey Police and firefighters at the scene of a fire in the African American part of town in Plainfield New Jersey 217 United States Black Nationalists To spark community wide turmoil 1 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Sniper fire; Arson 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions in Plainfield New Jersey. Over a year later, Police Officer Frank Buczek was killed two blocks away (197109180002)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Francis X. Clines, ""2 Plainfield Police Shot at Fire Scene,"" New York Times, July 1, 1970." "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Policemen Wounded In Jersey Disorder Dies After Surgery,"" New York Times, July 2, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/30/1970: In a series of four related attack, unknown perpetrators placed multiple incendiary devices throughout the Woolworth's store on 34th street in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the firebombs caused only minor damage to the building and merchandise." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery F. W. Woolworth Company "Woolworth's store, Manhattan New York, 34th Street" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Seven incendiary devices about the size of a tea bag in plastic packages 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to the merchandise and building 0 0 "Part of multiple attack with197006300003, 197006300004, and 197006300005. The incendiary devices were placed in clothing, under rugs and within books located throughout the store. Only about half of the devices ignited successfully. Police believe that this incident was linked to the firebombing of a Woolworth's store a month earlier (197006060004)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blazes Break Out At 3 Woolworths and Grand Union,"" New York Time, July 1, 1970." """Fire Bombs Ignited in N.Y. Stores,"" New York Times, July 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197006300003, 197006300004, 197006300005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/30/1970: In a series of four related attack, unknown perpetrators placed multiple incendiary devices throughout the Woolworth's store on 86th street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the firebombs caused only minor damage to the building and merchandise." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery F. W. Woolworth Company "Woolworth's store, Manhattan New York, 86th Street and 3rd Avenue" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Multiple incendiary devices about the size of a small cube in plastic packages 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to the merchandise and building 0 0 "Part of multiple attack with 197006300002, 197006300004, and197006300005. The incendiary devices were placed in clothing, under rugs and within books located throughout the store. Only about half of the devices ignited successfully. Police believe that this incident was linked to the firebombing of a Woolworth's store a month earlier (197006060004)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blazes Break Out At 3 Woolworths and Grand Union,"" New York Time, July 1, 1970." """Fire Bombs Ignited in N.Y. Stores,"" New York Times, July 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197006300002, 197006300004, 197006300005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/30/1970: In a series of four related attack, unknown perpetrators placed multiple incendiary devices throughout the Woolworth's store on Broadway Avenue in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the firebombs caused only minor damage to the building and merchandise." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery F. W. Woolworth Company "Woolworth's store, Manhattan New York, Broadway Avenue" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Multiple incendiary devices about the size of a small cube in plastic packages 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to the merchandise and building 0 0 "Part of multiple attack with 197006300002, 197006300003, and 197006300005. The incendiary devices were placed in clothing, under rugs and within books located throughout the store. Only about half of the devices ignited successfully. Police believe that this incident was linked to the firebombing of a Woolworth's store a month earlier (197006060004)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blazes Break Out At 3 Woolworths and Grand Union,"" New York Time, July 1, 1970." """Fire Bombs Ignited in N.Y. Stores,"" New York Times, July 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197006300002, 197006300003, 197006300005" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 6 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "6/30/1970: In a series of four related attack, unknown perpetrators placed multiple incendiary devices throughout a Grand Union supermarket in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the firebombs caused only minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Supermarket Supermarket in the Grand Union 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Multiple incendiary devices about the size of a small cube in plastic packages 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to the merchandise and building 0 0 "Part of multiple attack with 197006300002, 197006300003, and 197006300004. Police believe that this incident was linked to the firebombing of a Woolworth's store a month earlier (197006060004)." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Blazes Break Out At 3 Woolworths and Grand Union,"" New York Time, July 1, 1970." """Fire Bombs Ignited in N.Y. Stores,"" New York Times, July 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197006300002, 197006300003, 197006300004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Wauwatosa 43.06076 -88.008394 1 0 2979 North Mayfair Rd. "7/0/1970: An unexploded bomb was discovered at Honeywell Incorporated in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States. This incident was believed to be linked to the many bombings perpetrated by revolutionary leftists in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation Honeywell Incorporated "Honeywell Incorporated, Wauwatosa Wisconsin" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Unexploded bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The Whitefish Bay Chief of Police believed that this incident might be linked with bombs discovered at the Whitefish Bay State Bank, Whitefish Bay Police Department, Lakeside Laboratories, and the Wisconsin Motor Division (197010280002, 197009040004, 197006290002, and 197008050001). There were other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period as well (197012220001, 197007220002, and 197007210004)." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 Dorchester "7/0/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire at St. Ann's Church in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the blaze caused $5,000 in damages. This is believed to be part of a campaign to scare Whites out of the Dorchester area." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Catholic Church in the Dorchester area of Boston St. Anne's Church 217 United States Black Nationalists To scare White Catholic residents of the Dorchester out of the area 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 Church damaged 0 0 "Arsonists set a fire at St. Ann's Church around two months earlier (197005000001). Two synagogues in Dorchester sustained three arson attacks during this same time period (197005060007, 197005270002, and 197005270003)." "Gerald H. Gamm, ""Urban Exodus: Why the Jews Left Boston and the Catholics Stayed,"" Harvard University Press, 1999." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 1 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 2600 16th Street NW "7/1/1970: Members of the Revolutionary Force Seven threw a pipe bomb through the back door of the Inter-American Defense Board building in Washington D.C., United States. There were no casualties but the chauffeur room and a bathroom were damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related Inter-American Defense Board "Inter-American Defense Board building, Washington D.C." 217 United States Revolutionary Force Seven To protest the policies of the Organization of American States 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Pipe bomb thrown into the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Damage to chauffeur's room and an adjoining bathroom 0 0 "This attack was linked to firebombings against four Latin American embassies in Washington D.C. by the Revolution Force 7 one day later (197007020001, 197007020002, 197007020003, and 197007020004). The Revolutionary Force 7 claimed the attack by delivering a letter to The Associated Press. The Inter-American Defense Board is an agency of the Organization of American States." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Alexander Ward, ""Fire Bombs Damage 4 Embassies,"" Washington Post, July 3, 1970." """Group Takes Credit For Bomb Damage,"" Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 2, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 "197007020001, 197007020002, 197007020003, 197007020004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "University of California, Berkeley" "7/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a classroom in the University of California's Center for East Asian Studies in Berkeley, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $7,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Berkeley" "Center for East Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Powder filled pipe bomb attached to a timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 7000 A few rooms in the building were damaged 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Robert W. Peterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973." """Bomb Damages College Building,"" Gettysburg Times, July 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Argentine Embassy 11 Argentina Revolutionary Force Seven 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 "197007010004, 197007020002, 197007020003, 197007020004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Haiti Embassy 87 Haiti Revolutionary Force Seven 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 "197007010004, 197007020001, 197007020003, 197007020004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Uruguay Embassy 218 Uruguay Revolutionary Force Seven 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 "197007010004, 197007020001, 197007020002, 197007020004" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Dominican Republic Embassy 58 Dominican Republic Revolutionary Force Seven 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 "197007010004, 197007020001, 197007020002, 197007020003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) Omaha 41.260675 -95.940469 1 0 "7/2/1970: Suspected Black Panthers bombed the Components Concept Corporation, a Black-owned business in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. There were no casualties but the building was destroyed and equipment within the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Black owned business working on a government contract Components Concept Corporation 217 United States Black Panthers To protest Blacks supporting the establishment. 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Building damaged and equipment within facility was damaged 0 0 "It is believed that the materials of the bomb in this incident were similar to the materials used in the bombing of the Omaha Police Station a month earlier (197006110003). The owner of the business had publicly thanked the city council and a local bank for their assistance in moving his company to a larger building. It is believed that the owner was considered an ""Uncle Tom.""" "Committee on Internal Security House of Representatives, ""Black Panther Party, Part 4,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, October-November, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Compton 33.895285 -118.224329 1 0 One hundred feet from police station "7/2/1970: Tommy L. Harper, an African American, was killed when a bomb that he was carrying prematurely exploded when he was one hundred feet away from the Compton Police Station in California, United States. It is suspected that he was attempting to bomb the police station. Windows were shattered at a building and automobile that were in the vicinity of the explosion." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Compton Police Department Compton Police Station 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 1 0 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse A makeshift bomb connected to a clock device 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows of an automobile in the area and the windows of an adjacent building were shattered 0 0 "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Carrier of Bomb Blown To Pieces in California,"" Washington Post, July 3, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 3 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "7/3/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb outside of the apartment of New York State Supreme Court Justice Jawn A. Sandifer in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered inside a shopping bag at the door of the apartment by a maintenance employee and subsequently dismantled by the bomb squad. Justice Sandifer and his family were vacationing in New Jersey at the time of the incident." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence Apartment of Justice Jawn A. Sandifer 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse "One by twelve inch pipe bomb, a bottle of gasoline and a timing device in a cardboard box" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police were unsure of the motives behind the attack. Justice Sandifer, an African American, was a former civil rights lawyer but had not been involved in any civil rights cases around the time of the incident. Police stated that the bomb was built by an amateur but would have caused extensive damage if it ignited." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Bomb Discovered Outside Apartment Of a Judge Here,"" New York Times, July 4, 1970." """Bomb Is Found At Judge's Door,"" Washington Post, July 4, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 "7/3/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the University Federal Savings and Loan Building in Seattle, Washington, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $3,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce University Federal Savings and Loan "University Federal Savings and Loan Building, Seattle Washington" 217 United States Seattle Liberation Front 1 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 "Police suspected that the attack was carried out in retaliation for the shooting of Larry Ward (197005150004). However, the Seattle Liberation Front also claimed the attack in a letter sent to the Berkeley Bear, an underground left-wing newspaper in Berkeley California." "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 43 Airline Officer/Personnel BOAC Airline Office 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "7/4/1970: Gerard Malloy tossed a Molotov cocktail at an Army truck stationed at Fort Hamilton in New York, United States. There were no casualties but the vehicle was badly damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) US Army "Army truck stationed at Fort Hamilton, New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the Vietnam War 0 1 1 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Army truck heavily damaged 0 0 The vehicle was a 1967 Ford panel truck. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Brooklyn Man Is Arrested On a Fire-Bombing Charge,"" New York Times, July 5, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Longview 32.50064 -94.741075 1 0 Underneath buses on the outside rows "7/4/1970: Fred Loyd Hayes and Kenneth Ray McMaster placed twenty seven nitroglycerine explosives underneath buses stationed at the Longview school district maintenance yard in Longview, Texas, United States. Attached to a common detonator, the bombs exploded simultaneously, damaging a total of thirty three buses at a cost of around $100,000. There were no casualties. Hayes and McMaster carried out the bombing to prevent the busing of African Americans to recently desegregated schools." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel Longview Texas School District School buses of the Longview Texas School District 217 United States White Extremists To prevent the busing of African American students to the desegregated school in the Longview School District 0 2 2 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Twenty seven nitroglycerine charges attached to a common detonator 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 "Thirty three buses damaged. Almost half of those buses sustained heavy damages. Every bus but one, was eventually put back into service." 0 0 McMaster and Hayes entered the maintenance yard by cutting through a fence. They were both found guilty and received eleven year prison sentences. Hayes also carried out an attack on an African American owned house in Longview Texas two weeks earlier (197006250001). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """School Buses Are Bombed,"" Baltimore Sun, July 6, 1970." """2 Are Indicted in Bombing Of 36 School Buses,"" New York Times, July 26, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Akron 41.084195 -81.514059 1 0 "7/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a pipe bomb through the garage window of Ben Maidenburg's house in Akron, Ohio, United States. Maidenburg was the publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal. There were no casualties but the blast caused $10,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence Newspaper publisher Home of Ben Maidenburg 217 United States 1 Business Akron Beacon Journal Home of the publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal 217 United States Unknown To protest the reporting of the Akron Beacon Journal 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe filled with explosives thrown into garage 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Car damaged and metal fragments ripped into the house 0 0 Seven months later there was an attempted bombing at Ben Maidenburg's house by a Neo-Nazi (197102100003). """Neo-Nazi Accused of Placing Bomb at Publisher's Home,"" New York Times, March 18, 1971." """Bomb Left At Home of Publisher,"" Washington Post, February 12, 1971." """Arrest Follows Kidnap Threat To Publisher,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, March 6, 1974." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Long Beach 40.5894 -73.666354 1 0 "7/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Long Beach Democratic Committee headquarters in Long Beach, New York, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the headquarters sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Democratic Party "Long Beach Democratic Committee headquarters, New York" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 "7/4/1970: Two youths were hired by Frank Thurber, a member of a union affiliated with the striking Typographical Union, shot and killed Allan W. Daly at his home in San Francisco, California, United States. Daly was a non-striking member of the San Rafael Independent Journal." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Non striking member of the San Rafael Independent Journal Allan Daly 217 United States Strikers To protest non-participants in the San Rafael Independent Journal strike 0 3 3 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .45 caliber pistol 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 "Allan Daly survived two weeks before finally succumbing to his wounds. Frank Thurber belonged to the San Francisco Mailers Union. Thurber offered Richard Wamsley and Larry Rutherford $300 to ""rough up"" Daly. Thurber provided them with a weapon and drove the to Daly's home. Printers used by non-striking members of the San Rafael Independent journal were firebombed days later (197007080002)." """Nonstriker At Paper Succumbs To Wounds,"" Los Angeles Times, July 17, 1970." """Home of Nonstriking Printers Fire-Bombed; 6 Escape Injury,"" Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1970." """Slayer Given Life Sentence,"" The Bulletin, December 10, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "7/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a total of eleven firebombs underneath five police radio cars in the parking lot of a police station in Queens, New York United States. The firebombs, which failed to explode due to faulty fuses, were discovered by a patrolman on security duty and were removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) New York Police Department Police Cars parked at a police station in Queens 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Eleven bottles of wine filled with an unspecified liquid and firecrackers attached to cigarette tied fuses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The cigarettes tied to the fuses went out before they had a chance to ignite the firebombs. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """11 Firebombs Found Under Police Cars In a Parking Yard,"" New York Times, July 6, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 78 "Procession/Gathering (funeral, wedding, birthday, religious)" Atlas Missile replica at worlds fair 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate South African consulate 183 South Africa Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Portuguese Travel/Info center 162 Portugal Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Haiti Consulate 87 Haiti Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Alabama (U.S. State) Oneonta 33.948315 -86.472939 1 0 "7/8/1970: Gaylen Alexander and Billy Joel Oglesby detonated an explosive device in a dynamite warehouse owned by the Atlas Powder Company in Oneonta, Alabama, United States. The blast ignited two-thousand cases of dynamite stored at the warehouse destroying the building. There were no casualties but windows were shattered at buildings within an eight mile radius of the warehouse." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory Atlas Powder Company "Atlas Powder Company dynamite warehouse, Oneonta Alabama" 217 United States Unknown 0 2 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Explosive device connected to a wire strung to the warehouse from a car battery about five hundred feet away 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Warehouse destroyed and twenty-five large plate-glass windows shattered 0 0 Authorities were unsure of the motive behind the attack. National Guardsmen were called up to Oneonta to prevent the stores that were damaged by the blast from being looted. "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Dynamite Warehouse Sabotaged,"" Washington Post, July 10, 1970." """2 Charged With Sabotage In Dynamite Plant Blast,"" Tri-City Herald, July 8, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Petaluma 38.232471 -122.644448 1 0 Through bedroom window "7/8/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov Cocktail into a home that housed two printers for the strike-bound San Rafael Independent Journal in Petaluma, California, United States. Six people escaped from the house without injury but the interior of the house was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 10 Journalists & Media 53 Newspaper Journalist/Staff/Facility San Rafael Independent Journal Home housing printers for the San Rafael Independent Journal 217 United States Residence housing printers for the San Rafael Independent Journal Home of Harold W. Norris 217 United States Strikers To protest individuals not participating in the strike of the San Rafael Independent Journal 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail through window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Bathroom gutted and hallway damaged 0 0 Four days earlier a non striking member of the San Rafael Independent Journal was shot (197007040006). "Committee on Government Operations United States Senate, ""Riots, Civil, and Criminal Disorders,"" U.S. Government Printing Office, August 6, 1970." """Home of Nonstriking Printers Fire-Bombed; 6 Escape Injury,"" Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Des Plaines 42.042004 -87.888454 1 0 2474 Dempster St. "7/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in the Selective Service office in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States. The fire, however, extinguished itself and only a desk and table were destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Des Plaines Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three holes drilled in ceiling of the office. Flammable liquid poured through the holes followed by paper towels lit on fire. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Desk and table destroyed 0 0 "Two of the three holes drilled into the building were over cross beams, and the flammable liquid caused no damage." "Barry Polsky, ""News Briefs,"" Chicago Tribune, July 10, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) New Bedford 41.637675 -70.930869 1 0 Around Kempton Street "7/11/1970: Unknown White perpetrators fired shotgun blasts indiscriminately into a crowd of African American youths in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Lester Lima was killed and Kim Holland, Randall Robinson, and Gordon Ribiro were wounded. This attack sparked widespread rioting by the African American community of New Bedford." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified African Americans African Americans in New Bedford Massachusetts 217 United States White Extremists Intimidate the African American community of New Bedford Massachusetts. 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Shotgun blasts were fired in rapid succession. 1 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 "This attack greatly increased the racial strife of the already violent conflict between the White and Black communities of New Bedford. The mayor of New Bedford instituted a curfew in response to the riots that spread of control as a result to this attack. Three Whites, Ralph Brown, Gary DesLauriers, and George Rose, were arrested and charged for the crime but were eventually acquitted." "Bill Kovach, ""New Bedford Gets Curfew To Ease Racial Tensions,"" New York Times, July 13, 1970." """New Bedford Negro Killed; 3 Are Held,"" New York Times, July 12, 1970." """3 Youths Acquitted in Death of Negro in New Bedford,"" New York Times, May 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 12 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 13743 S. Leydon "7/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw two Molotov cocktails and bricks into the Tri-City Human Relations Council building in Chicago, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained only minor damages. The council was involved in an anti-discrimination lawsuit against various housing developers and real estate brokers in Chicago." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Civil Rights Office The Tri-Cities Human Rights Council 217 United States Black Nationalists Protesting the multiple housing discrimination lawsuits that the Tri-Cities Human Relations Council was involved with. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 12 Other Two Molotov cocktails and bricks were thrown at the office. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The fire caused minor damage and three windows were broken. 0 0 "Leroy Thomas, ""S. Side Agency Firebombed,"" Chicago Daily Defender, July 15, 1970." """Firebomb Attack On Southside, Agency Hit Condemns Firebomb Attack,"" Chicago Daily Defender, July 16, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 14 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "7/14/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Marine Corp Recruiting Booth in New York City, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the recruiting booth sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Marine Recruiting Booth "Marine Recruiting Booth, New York City" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 "7/16/1970: The offices of the Southeast Community Organization of Chicago, Illinois, United States were firebombed by unknown perpetrators. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building sustained any damages. This incident took place two days after the Tri-City Human Relations Council building in Chicago was firebombed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Southeast Community Organization 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 16 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "7/16/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Marine Corps Recruiting Office in Brooklyn, New York, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the recruiting office sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Marine Recruiting Office "Marine Recruiting Office, Brooklyn New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) St. Paul 44.943829 -93.093326 1 0 South St. Paul "7/16/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Dakota County Selective Service Office in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the Selective Service office sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Dakota County Selective Service Office, St. Paul Minnesota" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 1150-1160 North Sedgwick Street "7/17/1970: Chicago police officers Tony Rizzato and James Severin were killed by snipers while patrolling an open area at the Mother Cabrini Homes project in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Two African Americans, Johnnie Veal and George Knights, were convicted of the murders." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Chicago Police Department Chicago Police Officers patrolling the Mother Cabrini Homes project 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 2 2 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Two 30-30 rifles 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered at surrounding buildings 0 0 This was one of many sniping attacks against police in the Mother Cabrini Homes project. The shots were fired from the sixth floor of an apartment building. The perpetrators shot at the police as they attempted to tend to officers Severin and Rizzato. """Chicago Sniping Kills 2 Policemen,"" New York Times, July 18, 1970." """3 Youths Charged in Sniper Killings,"" Washington Post, July 19, 1970." """2 Convicted of Chicago Sniping,"" Milwaukee Journal, August 26, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "7/18/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Broadway Savings Bank in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but windows and glass doors were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Broadway Savings Bank "Broadway Savings Bank, Park Place branch" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Times pipe bomb with batteries and a clock 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Glass door and windows shattered 0 0 This was one of many bank bombings in New York City during 1970. """Pipe Bomb Shatters Glass At a Bank on Park Place,"" New York Times, July 19, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "7/20/1970: Suspected Black nationalists firebombed the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in Brooklyn, New York, United States. There were no casualties, however, the building was heavily damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Jewish Community Council Crown Heights Jewish Community Council 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Jewish agency's operations in a predominantly Black community. 0 3 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebombs were thrown at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The interior of the building was destroyed. 0 0 "A witness reported that three youths threw an object at the building. The attack took place during rising tensions between the Black and Jewish communities in Crown Heights. New York City Mayor, John Lindsay, established the Crown Heights Urban Actions Task Force two days after the attack. The task force was set up to deal with community problems." "Deirdre Carmody, ""Firebombing Heavily Damages Crown Heights Jewish Center,"" New York Times, July 21,1970." """Crown Hgts. Opens Task Force Office,"" New York Amsterdam News, August 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "7/21/1970: Two cars being prepared for delivery to the New York Police Department were bombed in Queens, New York, United States. There were no casualties, but both cars sustained damages. A crudely made Vietcong flag was discovered at the scene." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) New York Police Department Station Wagons being converted into police vehicles at the Airport Motors storage lot 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Both cars were damaged 0 0 """Two Police Vehicles Damaged By Bombs,"" New York Times, July 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Milwaukee 43.04181 -87.906844 1 0 2372 South Logan Ave. "7/21/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists bombed a truck at the South Side Reserve Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but the blast caused minor damage. There were many other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce South Side Reserve "South Side Reserve Headquarters, Milwaukee Wisconsin" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 15 Vehicle Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "This was one of many bombings and attempted bombings that took place in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area during a five month period. (197012220001, 197010280002, 197007220002, 197009040004, 197006290002, 197007000001, and 197008050001)." """Bomb Rips Offices of Company Here,"" Milwaukee Journal, August 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Jones Island 43.015781 -87.897781 1 0 1980 South Harbor Dr. "7/22/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists bombed a fuel line at the Wisconsin Petroleum Terminal Corporation in Jones Island, Wisconsin, United States. There were no casualties but twelve thousand gallons of fuel oil leaked out of the pipe and around eighteen windows on the premises were shattered. There were many other bombings in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area during this time period." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 108 Oil Wisconsin Petroleum Terminal Corporation Fuel line at the Wisconsin Petroleum Terminal Corporation in Jones Island 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type One foot pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Twelve thousand gallons of fuel oil leaked from the tank and eighteen windows of offices at the firm were shattered 0 0 "The bomb was placed next to the fuel pipe. This was one of many bombings and attempted bombings that took place in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area during a five month period. (197012220001, 197010280002, 197009040004, 197006290002, 197007000001, 197008050001, and 197007210004)." """Jones Island Oil Firm Rocked by Explosion,"" Milwaukee Journal, July 23, 1970." """Pipe Hints at Oil Firm Bomb,"" Milwaukee Journal, July 24, 1970." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Camden 39.945255 -75.119129 1 0 "7/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed an Army Recruiting Trailer in Camden, New Jersey, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the trailer was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Trailer "Army Recruiting Trailer, Camden New Jersey" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "7/23/1970: Unknown perpetrators, located on the Grove-Shafter Freeway, threw a bomb at the California Highway Patrol office in Oakland, California, United States. The bomb landed fifty feet away from the building and created a small hole in the ground." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office California Highway Patrol "California Highway Patrol office, Oakland California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Thrown bomb that consisted of black power and filled with nuts and bolts. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Small hole in gravel lot 0 0 "There were three other bombings on government targets in the Oakland area within a seven day period (197007270004, 197007270005, 197007300001). Moreover, a bomb was thrown at the California High Patrol office in Santé Fe Springs five weeks later (197008290004)." """The State: Bomb Explodes Near Oakland CHP Office,"" Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "7/24/1970: Members of the Jewish Defense League failed in their attempts to firebomb a Black Community Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States. This incident occurred four days after the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in Brooklyn was firebombed by suspected African American militants." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Black Community Center Black Community Center in Crown Heights New York 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) Revenge for the firebombing of a Jewish Community Center in Brooklyn 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Four days earlier, a Jewish Community Center in New York City was firebombed by suspected Black militants (197007200001). A weeks later, there would be another attempted attack on the Black Community Center by the JDL (197008180001)." "Robert I. Friedman, ""The False Prophet: Rabbi Meir Kahane,"" Lawrence Hill Books, 1990." "Shlomo Russ, ""Zionist Hooligans: The Jewish Defense League,"" City University of New York, 1981." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) St. Louis 38.62774 -90.199514 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 1 Assassination 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Continental Telephone Co. "President, Phillip Lucier" 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 15 Vehicle 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Car bomb 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Sparta 43.939135 -90.820369 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Camp McCoy 217 United States American Servicemen's Union (ASU) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, wall st. office" 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Sparta 43.939135 -90.820369 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity electric power substation 217 United States American Servicemen's Union (ASU) 0 3 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Sparta 43.939135 -90.820369 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 90 Telephone/Telegraph telephone exchange 217 United States American Servicemen's Union (ASU) 0 3 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Trash can "7/27/1970: In a series of related attack, unknown perpetrators bombed the Armed Forces Police Station in San Francisco, California, United States. There were no casualties but the bomb created a five inch hole in the office of the commanding officer and shattered windows at the army base." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Armed Forces Police "Armed Forces Police Headquarters, San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Bomb with timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Five inch hole in the office of the commanding officer and windows shattered 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197007270005. Four days earlier, a bomb was thrown at the California High Patrol office in Oakland and three days after the incident, the Oakland Hall of Justice was bombed (197007230002 and 197007300001)." """N.Y. Bank Damaged by Pipe Bomb,"" New York Times, July 28, 1970." """Army Target at Coast Blasts,"" New York Times, July 28, 1970." """Bomb Breaks Glass In Police Building,"" Modesto Bee, July 31, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 "7/27/1970: In a series of related attack, unknown perpetrators bombed a historic Nike missile located at the Army Presidio in San Francisco, California, United States. There were no casualties but the bomb caused minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 33 Army US Army "Army Presidio, San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Two-inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Missile damaged 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197007270004. Four days earlier, a bomb was thrown at the California High Patrol office in Oakland and three days after the incident, the Oakland Hall of Justice was bombed (197007230002 and 197007300001). There are conflicting reports as to whether the missile itself was damaged." """Army Target at Coast Blasts,"" New York Times, July 28, 1970." """Bomb Breaks Glass In Police Building,"" Modesto Bee, July 31, 1970." """Guerrilla Acts of Sabotage and Terrorism in the United States 1965-1970,"" Scanlan's Magazine, January 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 6 Medical/Pharmaceutical Associated Testing Labs Inc. 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 30 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Alameda 37.766585 -122.244739 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Alameda County Courthouse 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity "Power Lines, Illinois central railroad" 217 United States Black Panthers 0 1 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 7 31 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Charlotte 35.2225 -80.837539 1 0 "7/31/1970: Unknown perpetrators fired shotgun blasts at the house of the first African American family to move into a White neighborhood in Charlotte,North Carolina, United States. There were no casualties but it is uknown if the house was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified White house in Black neighborhood Home of Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Williams 217 United States White Extremists To scare the African American family into leaving neighborhood and to intimidate future African American families from moving into the neighborhood. 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown It is unknown if any of the bullets hit the house. 0 0 "The family earlier received a threatening note telling them to leave the neighborhood or they would be in danger. Though the Williams were frightened, White neighbors consoled them and convinced them to stay in the neighborhood." """N.C. Negroes Stay,"" Washington Post, September 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of Brazil 30 Brazil "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "8/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators taped a bomb to a police car driven by Officer Robert F. Maloney in Berkeley, California, United States. The bomb exploded, rupturing the gasoline tank, and sending flames twenty five feet up into the air. Officer Maloney was able to escape the vehicle unharmed but the car was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Berkeley Police Department Berkeley Police Car 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 29 Sticky Bomb Bomb taped to car 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Back half of the vehicle consumed by flames 0 0 Before the bomb exploded Officer Maloney left his vehicle for ten minutes to investigate a domestic complaint. """Policeman Escapes Berkeley Bombing,"" Washington Post, August 4, 1970." """Police Car Explodes,"" Reading Eagle, August 3, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Milwaukee 43.04181 -87.906844 1 0 4915 West Burnham Street "8/5/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists bombed a research laboratory of the Wisconsin Motors Division of Continental Motors Corporation in Milwaukee, United States. There were no casualties but the bomb caused $10,000 in damages to the laboratory. There were many other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation Continental Motors Corporation "Wisconsin Motors Division of Continental Motors Corporation, Milwaukee Wisconsin" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Seven inch pipe bomb consisting of gunpowder and a wick fuse 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two offices damaged. Hole ripped through ceiling and windows shattered. 0 0 "The perpetrator forced open a door in the building and placed the bomb on a row of file cabinets in the laboratory. The bomb detonated at 3:44 AM. The research facilities received bomb threats two and a half months before the attack, but they were dismissed. Military research was not conducted at the laboratory. The Whitefish Bay Chief of Police believed that this incident might be linked with bombs discovered at the Whitefish Bay State Bank, Whitefish Bay Police Department, Lakeside Laboratories, and the Honeywell Inc. (197010280002, 197009040004, 197006290002, and 197007000001). There were other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period as well (197012220001, 197007220002, and 197007210004)." """Bomb Rips Offices of Company Here,"" Milwaukee Journal, August 5, 1970." """Door Forced Open In Plant Bombing,"" Milwaukee Sentinel, August 6, 1970." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Placentia 33.871124 -117.861401 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 Intersection of Santa Clara Street and 11th Street "8/6/1970: Police Officer Richard Huerta was shot dead by Emile Thompson, a Black nationalist, while he was sitting in his car writing out a traffic ticket in San Jose, California, United Station." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Jose Police Department San Jose police officer 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 1 1 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Six shots fired 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Four shots hit officer Huerta 0 0 "Emile Thompson claimed that he carried out the attack to get back at the 'pigs' who had harassed him, noting that Officer Huerta represented all 'pigs.' In 1970, there were two other police officers murdered by suspected Black Nationalists in the Northern California area while they were making traffic stops (197008200003 and 197006190004)." "Betty Barnacle, ""Chief Opposes Parole for Cop Killer,"" Mercury News, June 4, 1995." """Young Policeman Slain In Berkeley,"" New York Times, August 21, 1970." """SJPD Fallen Officers: Officer Richard E. Huerta,"" San Jose Police Department, 2010. <http://www.sjpd.org/InsideSJPD/Fallen/Huerta.html>" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Dundalk 39.26931 -76.503519 1 0 "8/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail through the door window of a Selective Service Office in Dundalk, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties but the damages to the building and draft records amounted to about $600." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Dundalk Selective Service Office, Local Board 37" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 600 Minor damage to building and draft records 0 0 The draft records that were damaged belonged to soldiers who were unlikely to be drafted. """Draft Board Fire Probed,"" Baltimore Sun, August 9, 1970." """Draft Office In Maryland Firebombed,"" Washington Post, August 9, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Rafael 37.97457 -122.532474 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 6 Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court County Courthouse 217 United States Jonathan Jackson Brigade 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Shotgun; Pistols 4 4 2 2 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 1 2 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 10 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 "8/10/1970: Four members of the White Panthers Party threw three firebombs through the windows of Oregon's Selective Service Headquarters in Portland, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused around $1,000 of damage to furniture within two offices." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, Portland Oregon" 217 United States White Panther Party Protest and sabotage the draft 0 4 4 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three Molotov cocktails consisting of wine bottles and gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 "Two desks, several chairs, mail, and a rug were damaged by the fire" 0 0 "An alert custodian extinguished the fires before they had a chance to cause significant damages. In a sixth month period, the Oregon Selective Service Headquarters was firebombed three other times (197002010001, 197005060006, and 197006030001)." """Draft Office Bombed 4th Time,"" Washington Post, August 11, 1970." "450 F.2d 308, ""United States of America v. Robert Gerrahan Yaple Jr.,"" United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, October 14, 1971." """Selective Service Office Damaged By 3 Firebombs,"" Eugene Register-Guard, August 10, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Mississippi (U.S. State) West Point 33.60651 -88.650419 1 0 Parking lot of a West Point grocery store "8/15/1970: John Thomas was shot to death in his car in West Point, Mississippi, United States. Thomas was a civil rights activist who previously led the campaign of a Black mayoral candidate. The shooter, Seth Stanley, a White male, was found not guilty by means of self defense by an all-White jury." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian John Thomas 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 0 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "John Thomas was one of the accused perpetrators of 197001250001. Seth Stanley was acquitted based on a successful argument of self defense, but it is important to note that John Thomas was shot as he was sitting in his truck. A Black boycott of White-owned businesses in West Point was initiated as a result of this incident." """Mississippi White Cleared in Killing,"" New York Times, October 12, 1971." """Kin of NAACP Lobbyist Mitchell Wins Balto Primary Recount,"" New Pittsburgh Courier, October 10, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Nebraska (U.S. State) Omaha 41.260675 -95.940469 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence House 217 United States Black Panthers 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 7 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) Minneapolis 44.979035 -93.264929 1 0 Third Avenue South "8/17/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed twenty sticks of dynamite in an a federal office building housing the Armed Forces Examination Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The resulting explosion knocked a night watchman unconscious and caused an estimated $500,000 in damage to the building. Windows were shattered at buildings within a one block radius of the explosion." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost US Army Induction Center "Armed Forces Examination Center, Minneapolis Minnesota" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft and the US Army 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Twenty sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500000 Extensive damage to the building and windows shattered at buildings within the surrounding area 0 0 "The federal office building had been the site of many anti-war demonstrations. Following the explosion, police reported six false bomb threats in Minneapolis. Police Officer Joseph Christy was knocked unconscious by the blast but he would recover from his injuries." """Bombs Kill Officer, Rip U.S. Building,"" Washington Post, August 18, 1970." """Minneapolis Bomb 'Very Well Placed,'"" New York Times, August 19, 1970." """Explosion Rips Federal Building At Minneapolis,"" The Evening Independent, August 17, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "8/18/1970: Members of the Jewish Defense League failed in their attempts to firebomb a Black Community Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States. This incident occurred a month after the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in Brooklyn was firebombed by suspected African American militants." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Black Community Center Black Community Center in Crown Heights New York 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) Revenge for the firebombing of a Jewish Community Center in Brooklyn 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "A month earlier, a Jewish Community Center was firebombed in New York City by suspected Black militants (197007200001). There was another attempted attack on the Black Community Center by the JDL weeks earlier (197007240002)." "Robert I. Friedman, ""The False Prophet: Rabbi Meir Kahane,"" Lawrence Hill Books, 1990." "Shlomo Russ, ""Zionist Hooligans: The Jewish Defense League,"" City University of New York, 1981." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 20 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Rhodesian Information Office 403 Rhodesia Revolutionary Action Party 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Reisterstown 39.464791 -76.829198 1 0 Intersection of Main Street and Chatsworth "8/20/1970: Stuart W. Baker Jr. and John Jefferson Rimes firebombed a Selective Service Office located in a Masonic Temple in Reisterstown, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties but seven thousand draft records were destroyed or damaged and $300 worth of office equipment was also destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Reisterstown Selective Service Office, Board No. 34" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 2 2 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Homemade gasoline firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Seven thousand draft records damaged or destroyed and office equipment damaged 0 0 "The two perpetrators scaled a twenty foot wall and broke into the building through a window. They attempted to set a diversionary fire at the Reisterstown Shopping Center but the firebomb malfunctioned. After the incident, a letter was written to an underground newspaper stating that there would be more attacks against draft boards to come. There were a total of thirty-four thousand draft records at the selective service office. Two thousand records were destroyed and seven thousand were damaged. All of these records were backed up on microfilm. Moreover, none of the 1-A draft records were destroyed or damaged." "Barry Rascovar, ""Police Call Fire At Draft Board Arson,"" Baltimore Sun, August 21, 1970." "Theodore W. Hendricks, ""2 Accused In Draft Board Fires,"" Baltimore Sun, August 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 20 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 Intersection of Union Street and Jefferson Street "8/20/1970: Police Officer Ronald T. Tsukamoto was shot and killed by an unknown perpetrator in Berkeley, California, United States. While writing a ticket for a motorcyclist, a man walked up to Officer Tsukamoto and shot him twice with a revolver. The perpetrator immediately jumped in a car driven by an African American male and sped away." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Berkeley Police Department Berkeley police officer 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Revolver 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "In 2005, police arrested Styles Frederick Price and Don Juan Warren Graphenreed, believing that Price carried out the murder and Graphenreed drove the getaway car. However, the District Attorney of Alameda County declined to charge the suspects. In 1970, there were two other police officers murdered by suspected Black Nationalists in the Northern California area while they were making traffic stops (197008060004 and 197006190004)." """Young Policeman Slain In Berkeley,"" New York Times, August 21, 1970." "Dorothy Vriend, ""D.A. Declines To Charge Suspects In '70 Slaying,"" Contra Costa Times, August 19, 1970." """Officer Slain Writing Ticket,"" St. Petersburg, August 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Eugene 44.04992 -123.088544 1 0 University of Oregon "8/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a timed firebomb in the hallway of Emerald Hall at the University Oregon in Eugene, United States. After the firebomb ignited, the sprinkler system of the building immediately put out the blaze. However, the building sustained around $2,750 in damages caused mainly by the water from the sprinkler system." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Oregon "Emerald Hall, University of Oregon" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Timed firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2750 Wooden cabinet damaged and floor tiles and light fixtures needed to be replaced 0 0 The incendiary device was placed in Emerald Hall during the afternoon concealed in a cardboard box. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." """Sprinkler System Thwarts Firebombing At University,"" Eugene Register-Guard, August 22, 1970." """Firebomb Damage Estimate Raised,"" Eugene Register-Guard, August 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) St. Paul 44.943829 -93.093326 1 0 Restroom "8/22/1970: Gary Hogan, a suspected member of the Black Panthers Party, placed two time bombs in Dayton's Department Store in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. The first bomb detonated severely injuring one woman and causing damages to the restroom. The second bomb, ten times more powerful that the first, was discovered and disarmed outside of the restroom by police. It is believed that the second bomb was intended to kill police officers responding to the scene of the first bomb." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Police Officers responding to a bombing 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT One time bomb consisting of two sticks of dynamite and another time bomb consisting of twenty sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Restroom damaged 0 0 "Mary Peek was seriously injured but would survive her wounds. Following the bombing, there were many bomb threats in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Gary Hogan would also be convicted for planting a diversionary bomb as part of an attempted robbery of the First Grand Avenue Bank in St. Paul ten days later." "Nick Coleman, ""Knowing My Place: The Victim of 8/22,"" St. Paul Pioneer Press, September 1, 2002." """Woman Injured By Bomb Blast In Minnesota,"" Baltimore Sun, August 24, 1970." """Bomb Blast Injured Minneapolis Shopper,"" Schenectady Gazette, August 24, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Baltimore 39.290555 -76.609604 1 0 2600 Winchester Street "8/22/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a National Guard truck stationed at an armory in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if there were any damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) National Guard Armory National Guard truck stationed at army in Baltimore Maryland 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the national guard and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Crude firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "The Sheridan Armory in Baltimore was bombed nine months later (197105110005). A day before the incident, the F.B.I. released a report stating that the Ohio National Guardsmen were not fired upon during the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970." """3 U.S. Jeeps Set A Fire At Armory,"" Baltimore Sun, May 12, 1971." """Bomb And Arson Business,"" Pittsburgh Press, August 26, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Madison 43.07295 -89.386694 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Mathematical Research Center 217 United States New Year's Gang 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 4 1 2 Major (likely > $1 million but < $1 billion) 1500000 "Damages: explosion, damaged facility, estimated at $1.5 million (Army Mathmatical Research Center)" 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Burlington 42.505832 -71.19376 1 0 Through a side window "8/25/1970: Unknown revolutionary leftists tossed a Molotov cocktail into the Police Headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States. The only Police Officer on duty, Ronald I. Glejzer, escaped without injury however the building was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Burlington Police Department Burlington Police Headquarters 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Offensive against police 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail thrown through a window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The building was destroyed and most police records were lost. Police communication systems were also heavily damaged. 0 0 "When the Proud Eagle Tribe, an offshoot of the Weather Underground, claimed credit for the bombing of Harvard University's Center for International Affairs on October 14th (197010140001), they stated that firebombing of the Burlington Police Station was the result of ""kids wag(ing) an offensive against the town pigs.""" """A Police Station Damaged By Bomb,"" New York Times, August 27, 1970." """Women Radicals Take The Credit In Harvard Blast,"" Baltimore Sun, October 15, 1970." """Mystery Shrouds 1970 Firebombing,"" Burlington Union, March 5, 2009. <http://www.wickedlocal.com/burlington/news/x617077759/Mystery-shrouds-1970-firebombing>." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 Harvard University "8/27/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed an incendiary device connected to a detonator on the window ledge of a kitchen within the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The device was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Harvard University Building of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Four plastic bags contained gasoline attached to a battery and a timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The incendiary device was concealed in a cardboard carton. However, it was discovered due to the strong odor from the gasoline." """Black Militant Held in Fatal Bombing,"" Washington Post, August 28, 1970." """Incendiary Device Found At Harvard,"" Lewistown Evening Journal, August 28, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Rocky Mount 35.948199 -77.795207 1 0 Outside of the G.W. Bullick School "8/28/1970: Two explosive charges were set off at the G. W. Bullick School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. The school was scheduled to be integrated. There were no casualties in the attack and the school sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building School G. W. Bullick School 217 United States White Extremists To prevent the school from desegregating. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT The explosives were suspected of being dynamite. They went off moments apart. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) A wall was damaged and a water tank were damaged. 15 windows were shattered. 0 0 """2 Blasts Damage Carolina School,"" New York Times, August 29, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Walnut Creek 37.90118 -122.061628 1 0 "8/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the National Guard Armory in Walnut Creek, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the armory was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "National Guard Armory, Walnut Creek California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the National Guard 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "The next day, a municipal court building in Walnut Creek California was firebombed (197008290003)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Portuguese Embassy 162 Portugal Revolutionary Action Party 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Walnut Creek 37.90118 -122.061628 1 0 "8/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a municipal court building in Walnut Creek, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Municipal court building "Municipal court building, Walnut Creek California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "A day before the incident, the National Guard Armory in Walnut Creek California was firebombed (197008280002)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Fe Springs 33.946154 -118.082952 1 0 Front steps of building "8/29/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb in front of the California Highway Patrol office in Santa Fe Springs, California, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office California Highway Patrol "California Highway Patrol office, Oakland California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Seven sticks of dynamite and a blasting cap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A bomb was thrown at the California High Patrol office in Oakland five weeks earlier (197007230002). """Metropolitan: Lost Radioactive Material Hunted,"" Los Angeles Times, August 30, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 30 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Portugese Embassy 162 Portugal Revolutionary Action Party 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 8 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Athens 33.958132 -83.373255 1 0 University of Georgia "8/30/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Georgia in Athens, United States. The resulting fire was put out almost immediately by the sprinkler system, however, one classroom sustained minor water damage." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. building, University of Georgia" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program and the war in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail consisting of a soft drink bottle filled with a flammable liquid 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Water damage in classroom from sprinkler system 0 0 """Georgia News Briefs,"" Rome News-Tribune, August 31, 1970." """Blaze Reported At R.O.T.C. Building,"" Herald-Journal, August 31, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Philadelphia 39.95227 -75.162369 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bell Federal Savings and Loan 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Fillmore district "9/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators, stationed in a car, threw a bomb into an unoccupied police vehicle that was located in a predominantly African American neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States. There were no casualties but the car was extensively damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) San Francisco Police Department Unoccupied San Francisco police car 217 United States Black Nationalists Offensive against police 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb thrown into police car from a passing vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Extensive damage 0 0 The vehicle was unoccupied because the police officers were investigating a robbery. Authorities believed that the robbery complaint was legitimate. """Empty Patrol Car Damaged By Bomb,"" Washington Post, September 4, 1970." """2 Coast Car Plants Damaged By Bombs,"" New York Times, September 4, 1970." """Bombed Police Car,"" The Bulletin, September 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Milpitas 37.432805 -121.897259 1 0 "9/2/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly part of a multiple attack, unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb at the Ford Motor Company's plant in Milpitas, California, United States. There were no casualties but windows in the front lobby were shattered." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company plant in Milpitas California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered in front lobby 0 0 """Bombs Hit California Auto Plants,"" Washington Post, September 4, 1970." """2 Coast Car Plants Damaged By Bombs,"" New York Times, September 4, 1970." """Bombs Explode,"" The Bulletin, September 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 3 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fremont 37.55091 -121.982169 1 0 In front of main door "9/3/1970: In a series of two incidents that were possibly part of a multiple attack, unknown perpetrator detonated a bomb at the General Motors Company's plant in Fremont, California, United States. There were no casualties but a total of twenty-seven windows were shattered." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Motors Company General Motors Company plant in Fremont California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Twenty-seven windows shattered in front lobby 0 0 """Bombs Hit California Auto Plants,"" Washington Post, September 4, 1970." """2 Coast Car Plants Damaged By Bombs,"" New York Times, September 4, 1970." """Bombs Explode,"" The Bulletin, September 3, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Tennessee (U.S. State) Memphis 35.14968 -90.048929 1 0 "9/3/1970: Unknown perpetrators placed three large homemade bombs near the statue of Edward Hull Crump at Overton Park in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The bombs were discovered and subsequently removed by the police." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 80 Memorial/Cemetery/Monument E. H. Crump statue in Memphis Tennessee 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Three large homemade gasoline-chemical bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police believe that the bombs might have not detonated even if the devices were not discovered because the bombs were exposed to rain. E. H. Crump was a powerful political figure in Memphis Tennessee. """Three Bombs Are Found In a Memphis Park,"" Washington Post, September 4, 1970." """2 Coast Car Plants Damaged By Bombs,"" New York Times, September 4, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) St. Paul 44.943829 -93.093326 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 1 Gas/Oil Union Oil Co. Tank Storage Field 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 4 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Milwaukee 43.04181 -87.906844 1 0 1707 E. North Avenue "9/4/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists attempted to bomb the Lakeside Laboratories in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The main charge of the bomb failed to detonate. This incident was believed to be linked to the many bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 6 Medical/Pharmaceutical Lakeside Laboratories "Lakeside Laboratories, Milwaukee Wisconsin" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb connected to a timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Authorities linked the bomb used in this incident with the bombing of a police station in Whitefish Bay on October 28th (197010280002). Both bombs were built according to an instruction manual circulated by revolutionaries. The Whitefish Bay Chief of Police believed that this incident might also be linked with bombs discovered at Whitefish Bay State Bank, Honeywell Inc. and the Wisconsin Motor Division (197006290002, 197007000001, and 197008050001). There were other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period as well (197012220001, 197007220002, and 197007210004)." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." """2 Bombs Tied to Rebel Manual,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 2, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Ana 33.749074 -117.873943 1 0 Thrown in front of building "9/4/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a bomb at the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, California, United States. The device failed to explode." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Orange County Courthouse "Orange County Courthouse, Santa Ana California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Bomb consisting of a half stick of dynamite thrown at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The bomb was thrown from about 35 feet away from the courthouse and landed within 5 feet of the building. The device was discovered by a security officer at 9:35 PM. It is believed that the bomb was thrown around an hour earlier. The Orange County Courthouse had received many bomb threats during the year, however, there were none before this incident. Hours after the incident, a bomb exploded in the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles (197009050002)." """Guard Discovers Unexploded Bomb Next to Courthouse,"" Los Angeles Times, September 9, 1970." """Bomb Thrown at Orange Courthouse,"" Los Angeles Times, September 9, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) DeWitt 41.82277 -90.538969 1 0 "9/5/1970: Don Clayton McMain threw a hand grenade simulator into the DeWitt Police Station in DeWitt, Iowa, United States. Two police officers were injured and the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" DeWitt Police Department DeWitt Police Station 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 7 Grenade Hand Grenade Simulator 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Damaged front door and scorched floor 0 0 "Police officers Harry Roeder and Ben Burken, stationed in the rear of the police station, were injured in the bombing. Authorities were unsure of the motive behind the attack." """Bomb Rocks Manson Trial Building,"" New York Times, September 6, 1970." """2 Hurt As Explosion Rips Police Station,"" Baltimore Sun, September 6, 1970." """Two Hurt In Bomb Explosion,"" Herald-Journal, September 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "9/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a restroom adjacent to District Attorney's Evelle J. Younger office at the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Hall of Justice was the site where Charles Manson and three others were on trail for murdering Sharon Tate, Leno LaBianca, and Rosemary LaBianca. There were no casualties, however the building sustained an estimate $10,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Hall of Justice "Hall of Justice, Los Angeles" 217 United States 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Los Angeles District Attorney Evelle J. Younger 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Bomb consisting of a timing device and what was believed to be dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Hole blown into the restroom wall and water main damaged which caused extensive flooding 0 0 "Three minutes after the bomb detonated, a man called the authorities warning that an explosion would occur within three minutes. Police officials were unsure if the phone call was connected to the incident or a coincidence. More security was placed in the Hall of Justice as a result of the bombing. Hours before this incident, a bomb was thrown at the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana California (197009040005)." """Bomb Rocks Manson Trial Building,"" New York Times, September 6, 1970." """Bomb Damages Tate Trial Site,"" Baltimore Sun, September 6, 1970." """Bomb Damages Los Angeles Courthouse,"" Evening Independent, September 5, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Fitchburg 42.58176 -71.792259 1 0 "9/6/1970: Ernest J. King failed in his attempts to bomb a garage of the Fitchburg Police Station in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. He was arrested a week later." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Fitchburg Police Department Garage of the Fitchburg Police Station 217 United States Individual 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Bombing Arrest Made,"" New York Times, September 13, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Madison 43.07295 -89.386694 1 0 "9/9/1970: Unknown perpetrators failed in their attempts to firebomb the offices of the Kaleidoscope in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The Kaleidoscope was an underground newspaper that sympathized with the New Years Gang." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 10 Journalists & Media 53 Newspaper Journalist/Staff/Facility The Kaleidoscope Newspaper "Offices of the Kaleidoscope, Madison Wisconsin" 217 United States Right-Wing Extremists To protest the Kaleidoscope newspaper's position towards the bombing of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The editor of the Kaleidoscope, a radical left-wing outlet, refused to reveal where the newspaper got its information from regarding articles describing the bombing of the Army Research Center at the University of Wisconsin (197008240001)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Camas ChapmanGraves, ""The University in Peach and War:HC 421,"" University of Oregon, Professor Suzanne Clark, March 13, 2005." """Blast Rocks Class Building At U Of Oregon,"" Modesto Bee, October 4, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 10 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Gainesville 29.65195 -82.323184 1 0 University of Florida "9/10/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused $2,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. building, University of Florida" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program and the war in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb consisting of a glass gallon jug 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 Hallway charred and bookcases destroyed 0 0 "Robert Thomas, ""Fire Bomb Blamed In U of F Blaze In R.O.T.C.'s Hallway,"" St. Petersburg Times, September 12, 1970." """Damaged By Flames,"" Daytona Beach Morning Journal, September 11, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Toledo 41.65381 -83.536259 1 0 Dorr Street "9/18/1970: Police Officer William Albert Miscannon was sitting in his police car in Toledo, Ohio, United States, near the headquarters of the Black Panther Party, when an unknown perpetrator walked up to his car and shot the officer three times. Officer Miscannon was killed and his partner Officer Walter Shaw, who was also sitting in the car, was treated for shock." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Toledo Police Department Toledo Police officer stationed outside of the Black Panther Party Headquarters 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 1 0 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Silver handgun fired three times 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 "Following the attack there was a gunfight between the Toledo Police and Black Panthers. The Police raided the headquarters of the Black Panther party an hour after the incident which directly led to the demise of the BPP within Toledo. John McClellan was accused of carrying out the attack, but after three trials, two of which resulted in hung juries, he was acquitted." "Agis Salpukas, ""A Toledo Policeman Is Shot Dead in Patrol Car,"" New York Times, September 19, 1970." "Joshua Boak, ""After 36 Years, Slain Officer's Daughter Feels Loss,"" Toledo Blade, February 22, 2007." """Bloody Chapters Added To Panther Saga,"" Afro-American, September 26, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Newburyport 42.811978 -70.872638 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory 217 United States Welsh Extremists 0 2 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Brighton 42.350097 -71.156442 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Brighton Police Policeman 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 5 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 18 "Government Personnel (excluding police, military)" Japanese Government Offices 101 Japan Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Station 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 26 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 47 "International Organization (peacekeeper, aid agency, compound)" Ivory Coast Mission to U.N. 99 Ivory Coast Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 9 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 Hijacking 6 Airports & Aircraft 42 Aircraft (not at an airport) United Arab Republic airliner 422 International Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 2 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 13 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 1 -99 0 Arrested before boarding Arrested before boarding 0 HSI 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Baltimore 39.290555 -76.609604 1 0 "10/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the campaign headquarters of Parren Mitchell in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Mitchell was running in a contentious campaign, attempting to become the first African American Congressman from the state of Maryland. The were no casualties and the resulting fire caused only minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Campaign Headquarters of African American Congressional Candidate Campaign Headquarters of Parren Mitchell 217 United States White Extremists To protest an African American Congressman representing the state of Maryland 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Flammable liquid thrown through front door of building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "A policeman walking by the building saw the fire and extinguished it. Parren Mitchell received many threatening letters and phone calls during his campaign, however, he ended up victorious, becoming Maryland's first Black Congressman." """Mitchell's Md. Headquarters Hit by Fire Bomb,"" Washington Post, October 2, 1970." "Paul Evans and Al Rutledge, ""'Can't Stop Us,' Says Mitchell,"" Afro-American, October 10, 1970." """Parren Mitchell,"" National Visionary Leadership Project, 2009. <http://www.visionaryproject.org/mitchellparren/>" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Eugene 44.04992 -123.088544 1 0 University of Oregon "10/2/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed Prince Lucien Campbell Hall at the University of Oregon in Eugene, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $50,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Oregon "Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, University of Oregon" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Twenty to twenty-five sticks of dynamite connected to a timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 "Ceiling, walls, and heating pipes damaged" 0 0 The incident occurred overnight. The bomb was placed in the women's restroom on the ground floor. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Glen Burnie 39.162608 -76.624689 1 0 Cinder Cove Road "10/2/1970: Four teenagers, who were members of a Neo-Nazi group, threw four Molotov cocktails and dropped metal grates down a seventy-five foot shaft at a Sewage Pumping Station in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties, but the station sustained $2,000 in damages. The perpetrators attempted to provoke a racial conflict hoping that the incident would be blamed on African Americans." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 9 Food or Water Supply 52 Water Supply Sewage Plant Sewage Plant in Anne Arundel Maryland 217 United States Neo-Nazi Group To have the incident blamed on African American and cause racial conflict 0 4 4 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 11 Sabotage Equipment Four Molotov cocktails; Metal Grates thrown down shaft 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 The Molotov cocktail damaged the outside brick and the metal grates damaged the filters at the bottom of the shaft 0 0 "The four teens were members of the American Nationalist Socialist Workers, Students and Christians Party. Only one out of the four Molotov cocktails ignited." """Young 'Neo-Nazis' Held As Vandals,"" Baltimore Sun, October 20, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 80 Memorial/Cemetery/Monument Haymarket Square Statue 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 5 0 217 United States 1 North America West Virginia (U.S. State) Bluefield 37.267985 -81.222629 1 0 Bluefield State College "10/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the student union at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $15,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Bluefield State College "Student Union, Bluefield State College" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 Two restrooms were destroyed 0 0 "The bomb was placed in the men's restroom. Two years earlier, there was a racially motivated bombing at Bluefield State College, however, authorities were unsure of the motivations behind this incident." """Bomb Explodes at College,"" New York Times, October 6, 1970." "Robert W. Peterson, ""Crime & the American Response,"" Facts on File, 1973." """College Bombed,"" Beaver Country Times, October 6, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 6 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 17 Terrorists/Non-State Militia 93 Terrorist Palestine Liberation Organization 155 West Bank and Gaza Strip Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 HSI -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Navy ROTC facility 217 United States Quartermoon Society 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 150000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Barbara 34.419255 -119.698869 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Facility 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" Perfect Park Home Garden Society 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 400 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Rafael 37.97457 -122.532474 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Marin County Courthouse 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University Study Center 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 KPFT Radio Transmitter "10/9/1970: A splinter group of Ku Klux Klan claimed credit for blowing up a transmitter of radio station KPFT in Houston, Texas, United States. KPFT radio gave a platform for people with Communist views. There were no casualties but the station was knocked of the air." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 88 Radio KPFT - FM KPFT transmitter 217 United States Ku Klux Klan Intimidating/preventing KFPT from allowing Communists a network to share their views. 0 4 4 1 10 Unknown 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The station was temporarily knocked off the air. 0 0 "Of the four perpetrators indicted, two of them, Beam and Moratto, were Klansmen. Hutto was also accused of being a member of the Klan. It had been widely reported that a splinter group of the Klan took credit for the attack. The perpetrators were also indicted for 197103110001 and 197005120002." "Martin Waldron, ""2 Bombings Laid to 4 in Houston,"" New York Times, June 12, 1971." "Martin Waldron, ""Houston's KPFT, Two Bombs Later, Tries to Rebuild,"" New York Times, October 24, 1970." """3 Suspected Klansmen Held in Houston, Texas,"" Atlanta Daily World, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 10 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "10/10/1970: The Weathermen bombed a courthouse in the Long Island City section of Queens, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $50,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Courthouse adjacent to the Queens House Branch House of Detention Courthouse in Long Island City Queens 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 -99 -99 1 3 Call (pre-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Eight to ten sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 Extensive damages to the interior of the building 0 0 "Ten minutes before the blast, the police received a phone call from the Weathermen warning of the attack. The Weathermen claimed that the bombing was committed ""in retaliation for what happened during the week."" The Queens Branch House of Detention, which was adjacent to the courthouse, also received a warning call. There were riots at the detention center earlier in the week. Moreover, forty-five minutes after the incident a caller warned that there was a bomb at the Manhattan House of Detention for Men. Police searched the facility but did not find a bomb. There were riots at that detention center earlier in the week as well." "Alfred E. Clark ""F.B.I Investigates Bombing of Courthouse Here,"" New York Times, October 11, 1970." """Queens Courthouse Damaged by Bomb; Warning is Given,"" New York Times, October 10, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Library, Center for International Studies" 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Massachusetts Institute of Technology 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.10296 -94.583062 1 0 Side door of building "10/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a Police Storefront Center in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The Storefront Center was an experimental program focusing on improving relations between police and the African American community of Kansas City. The building was damaged and Officers Kenneth Fleming and Charles Robinson were injured." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Kansas City Police Department "Police Storefront Center, Kansas City Missouri" 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door shattered and interior of building damaged 0 0 Police were unsure whether the bomb was thrown or placed at the building. "Warren Weaver Jr., ""President Stumps For Gore's Rival,"" New York Times, October 21, 1970." "Jerry Sullivan, ""Bombing Raises Ire Of Black Community,"" Free Lance-Star, October 17, 1970." """Nixon Sees 2 Wounded Policemen,"" Schenectady Gazette, October 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 18 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Irvine 33.683734 -117.794609 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford Research Institute 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Irvine 33.683734 -117.794609 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Virus Center, Stanford Research Center" 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 Midtown "10/20/1970: Black militants set fire to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Firefighters were shot at by sniper fire coming from the nearby Pyramid Courts Housing Project and could not begin to put out the fire until the police secured the premises. There were no casualties but the building was destroyed at a cost of an estimated $60,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Armed Assault 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Veterans of Foreign Wars "Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, Cairo Illinois" 217 United States 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Cairo Police and Fire Departments Policemen and firemen responding to a fire in Cairo Illinois 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police and firefighters 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Sniper-fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 60000 Building was destroyed 0 0 Police fired several hundred rounds into Pyramid Courts and it took them an hour to secure the premises. "Seth S. King, ""In Cairo, Ill., Racial Tensions Remain High After Week of Shooting and Arson,"" New York Times, October 27, 1970." """Bullets Hamper Battle Against Vets' Hall Fire,"" Modesto Bee, October 21, 1970." """Cairo Police, Snipers Wage Battle,"" New York Times, October 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 Washington Avenue "10/21/1970: Snipers positioned in and around the Pyramid Court Housing Project, armed with automatic weapons, fired on police headquarters in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Police fired back in an exchanged that last three hours. There were no casualties but the police station was hit by hundreds of bullets." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Cairo Police Department Cairo Police Headquarters 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon Automatic Weapons 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Police station was hit by hundreds of bullets 0 0 "There was an attack on police headquarters less than a week later by Black militants (197010240004). In total, thousands of rounds were fired." "Seth S. King, ""In Cairo, Ill., Racial Tensions Remain High After Week of Shooting and Arson,"" New York Times, October 27, 1970." """Cairo Police, Snipers Wage Battle,"" New York Times, October 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Church 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Detroit Police Policeman 217 United States National Committee to Combat Fascism 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Shotgun 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 "10/24/1970: Black militants ignited a fire in a White owned grocery store across the street from the Pyramid Courts Housing Project in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Due to sniper fire, firefighters were unable to get close to the building. There were no casualties but the store burnt down." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery White owned store White owned grocery store near the Pyramid Courts project in Cairo Illinois 217 United States 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Cairo Police and Fire Departments Policemen and firemen responding to a fire in Cairo Illinois 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police and firefighters 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Sniper-fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Grocery store destroyed 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple attack with 197010240004 which took place in Cairo an hour later. There are conflicting reports as to whether one or two grocery stores were set on fire. During the fire, police received a phone call stating ""when are you going to send the Pigs?""" """Armed Negroes Attack Police Station in Cairo, Ill."" New York Times, October 25, 1970." """Cairo, Ill., Blacks Raid Police Station,"" Washington Post, October 26, 1970." """Riflemen Attack Police Station,"" Deseret News, October 24, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 Washington Avenue "10/24/1970: Fifteen to eighteen Black militants, dressed in military fatigues and armed with rifles, opened fire on police headquarters in Cairo, Illinois, United States, three separate times during a six hour period. Police were able to repel each of the three attacks. One Black militant was injured and one bystander was hit by a stray bullet. Buildings in the surrounding area were also damaged by bullets. In response to this attack, the mayor claimed that there was an ""open armed insurrection"" taking place in Cairo." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Cairo Police Department Cairo Police Headquarters 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 16 0 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Rifles 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Police station and buildings in surrounding area were damaged by bullets 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple attack with (197010240003) which took place in Cairo an hour earlier. Snipers fired upon the police headquarters less than a week earlier (197010210003). This first attack on the police station took place at 8:15 PM, the second attack took place at 10:15 PM, and the third attack took place at 2:10 AM on October 25th. The final attack took thirty-five minutes and hundreds of rounds were fired. Some of the gunmen emerged from the building that acted as the headquarters of the Black United Front, an organization which was directing a boycott of White owned businesses in Cairo at the time. The Mayor of Cairo, Albert Thomas, believed that some of the Black militants were members of the Black Panther Party, however, the Black Panthers denied any involvement in the attacks. State troopers were ordered into Cairo as a result of the attacks." """Armed Negroes Attack Police Station in Cairo, Ill."" New York Times, October 25, 1970." """State Troopers on Duty in Cairo,"" New York Times, October 26, 1970." """Riflemen Attack Police Station,"" Deseret News, October 24, 1970." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 25 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 On conveyor belt "10/25/1970: Unknown perpetrators sent a mail bomb that exploded at the main post office in Washington D.C., United States. The bomb caused no damage to the building, but one person was injured. Minutes after the explosion, an anonymous phone caller told the post office, apparently unaware that the bomb already detonated, to evacuate the building because there was a bomb. Authorities were unable to determine who the mailbomb was intended for." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Post Office "Main Post Office, Washington D.C." 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse "The bomb was wrapped in brown paper and police discovered remnants of black powder, a battery, and a timing device." 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) One bag of mail was destroyed 0 0 "Walter Smith, a post office employee, was treated for shock." "Henry Aubin and B. D. Colen, ""Mail Parcel Explodes in Post Office,"" Washington Post, October 26, 1970." """Package Explodes in D.C. Post Office,"" Baltimore Sun, October 26, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 26 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Irvine 33.683734 -117.794609 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Stuart 27.19999 -80.255359 1 0 "10/28/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw five firebombs at the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, Florida, United States. Two of the bombs landed inside the building and three of the bombs landed outside the building. There were no casualties and the building sustained less than $500 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Courthouse Martin County Courthouse 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Five firebombs made out of beer bottles 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500 Minor damage to doorway area 0 0 Authorities believed that the perpetrators were 'hippie-types.' Some officials suspected that this attack was in response to a proposed ban on drinking liquor at the beach. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """Martin Courthouse Firebombed,"" Palm Beach Post, October 27, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Whitefish Bay 43.113655 -87.900289 1 0 5300 North Marlborough Drive "10/28/1970: Suspected revolutionary leftists bombed a police car parked at the Whitefish Bay Police Station in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States. The blast was coordinated to go off during the middle of a shift change, however there were no casualties. Two police cars were damaged in the attack. This incident was believed to be linked to the many bombings in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Whitefish Bay Police Department Whitefish Bay police car 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Six inch pipe bomb consisting of black power and connected to a pocket watch 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Gas tank blew up and the resulting fire wrecked the police car and the vehicle next to it 0 0 "Authorities were unsure whether the pipe bomb was placed under a pile of leaves or attached under the gas tank of the vehicle. Authorities linked the bomb used in this incident with the attempted bombing at Likeside Laboratories in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 4th (197009040004). Both bombs were built according to an instruction manual circulated by revolutionaries. The Whitefish Bay Chief of Police believed that this incident might also be linked with bombs discovered at Whitefish Bay State Bank, Honeywell Inc. and the Wisconsin Motor Division (197006290002, 197007000001, and 197008050001). There were other bombings in the Milwaukee area during this time period as well (197012220001, 197007220002, and 197007210004)." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Offers $2,500 Reward for Squad Car Bomber,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 3, 1970." "Edward S. Kerstein, ""Bomb Demolishes Police Car in Bay,"" Milwaukee Journal, October 28, 1970." """2 Bombs Tied to Rebel Manual,"" Milwaukee Journal, November 2, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) El Toro 33.62905 -117.691249 1 0 "10/29/1970: Two unknown perpetrators threw two Molotov cocktails into the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in El Toro, California, United States. The firebombs landed in the motor pool area but caused no damage." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Marine Corps Air Station "Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the US military 0 2 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two thrown Molotov cocktails filled with gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Firebombs flared up impacting the ground but caused no damage 0 0 "The two perpetrators threw the firebombs over an eight foot fence. After launching the Molotov cocktails, they were fired upon by Military Police stationed at the base, but escaped unscathed." """El Toro Motor Pool Firebombed; Pair Flee,"" Los Angeles Times, October 30, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "10/30/1970: In a series of three related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the United States Naval Militia Armory in Queens, New York, United States. Minutes before the blast, an anonymous caller stated that a bomb was set to go off in the armory in five minutes. There were no casualties but the building and surrounding area sustained around $7,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "United State Naval Militia Armory, Queens New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade pipe bomb with explosives intended to be used underwater 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 7500 Building damaged and shrapnel riddled the surrounding area 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197010300002 and 197010300003. The bomb was placed on the window sill and detonated at 3:12 AM. Authorities estimated that there were between $5,000 to $10,000 in damages. Later in the day there was a bomb scare are New York City Hall and a bomb was discovered against a tree stump in the Bronx (197010300004)." "Martin Arnold, ""3 Bombs Damage Buildings In City,"" New York Times, October 31, 1970." """Bombs Used in 3 Attacks Differed,"" New York Times, November 1, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197010300002, 197010300003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "10/30/1970: In a series of three related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the Police Motorcycle Headquarters in the Bronx, New York, United States. There were no casualties but two holes were blown into the ceiling of the facility and a window was shattered." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" New York Police Department "Police Motorcycle Headquarters, the Bronx New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade pipe bomb containing two propane tanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Window shattered and two holes torn in ceiling 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197010300001 and 197010300003. The bomb was placed inside the air conditioner unit and detonated at 3:15 AM. The bomb was less powerful than those at the National Guard Armories, but it caused more fire damage. Later in the day there was a bomb scare are New York City Hall and a bomb was discovered against a tree stump in the Bronx (197010300004)." "Martin Arnold, ""3 Bombs Damage Buildings In City,"" New York Times, October 31, 1970." """Bombs Used in 3 Attacks Differed,"" New York Times, November 1, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197010300001, 197010300003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "10/30/1970: In a series of three related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed the Army Reserve Center in Queens, New York, United States. There were no casualties but a hole was torn into the building." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "Army Reserve Center, Queens New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Homemade pipe bomb with explosives intended to be used underwater 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Hole torn into building 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197010300001 and 197010300002. The bomb was placed on the window sill and detonated at 3:22 AM. Later in the day there was a bomb scare are New York City Hall and a bomb was discovered against a tree stump in the Bronx (197010300004). "Martin Arnold, ""3 Bombs Damage Buildings In City,"" New York Times, October 31, 1970." """Bombs Used in 3 Attacks Differed,"" New York Times, November 1, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197010300001, 197010300002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 10 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "10/30/1970: On a day of multiple bombings in New York City, postman Anthony Muranelli discovered two apparent homemade bombs in a bag lying against a tree stump in the Bronx, New York, United States. He turned the bombs over to the police and they were subsequently disarmed." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 20 Unknown 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Two fifteen inch devices attached to two bottles of gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Earlier in the day there was a multiple attack against two National Guard Armories and the Police Motorcycle Headquarters (197010300001, 197010300002, and 197010300003). On the same day there was also a bomb scare at New York City Hall." "Martin Arnold, ""3 Bombs Damage Buildings In City,"" New York Times, October 31, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 10 Journalists & Media 53 Newspaper Journalist/Staff/Facility Fresno Guide Newspaper 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Induction Center 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) New Castle 41.001845 -80.34724 1 0 Outside of Rainbow Gardens Bar "11/1/1970: African American Ronald Mitchell was killed in a drive-by shooting by suspected White Racists in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. His death sparked violent race riots throughout the city." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified Black person Ronald Mitchell 217 United States White Extremists Suspected motive was to intimidate the African American community of New Castle Pennsylvania. 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Drive-by shooting. 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This attack directly led to the outbreak of riots by the African American community of New Castle, Pennsylvania." """Slaying Spurs Disorders,"" New York Times, November 2, 1970." """Murder of Black Veteran Triggers New Castle Riot,"" New Pittsburg Courier, November 7, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Ann Arbor 42.281875 -83.748479 1 0 University of Michigan "11/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Navy R.O.T.C. vehicle at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the vehicle was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "Navy R.O.T.C. Vehicle, University of Michigan" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 "11/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators set fire to the Cairo Lumber Company in Cairo, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damages. The lumber yard was owned by Robert Cunningham, the former leader of a White vigilante group." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 5 Industrial/Textiles/Factory Cairo Lumber Company 217 United States Black Nationalists "This incident, directed against the White community of Cairo, took place during a period of widespread racial disturbances" 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Kerosene and gasoline lit on fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Lumber yard was destroyed 0 0 "Shortly after this attack, it is suspected that Wiley Anderson was shot and killed by White perpetrators (197011080001). Robert Cunningham was the former leader of the vigilante group the White Hats. At the time of the incident, he was the president of the United Citizens for Community Action." """Soldier Shot and Lumberyard Burned in Illinois Racial Violence,"" New York Times, November 9, 1970." """Cairo Plant Burns During Racial Clash,"" Washington Post, November 9, 1970." "Thomas F. Parker, ""Violence in the U.S.: Volume 2, 1968-71,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1974." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) Minneapolis 44.979035 -93.264929 1 0 University of Minnesota "11/7/1970: Unknown perpetrators ignited a fire in the Air Force Library located within the University of Minnesota Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. There were no casualties and the damages amounted to only $500." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy University of Minnesota Armory Air Force Library located in the University of Minnesota Armory 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500 0 0 The perpetrators cut a screen and entered the facility through a window. """Fire Set at Armory at U. of Minnesota,"" Chicago Tribune, November 8, 1970." """The Nation: 5,000 Postmasters to Be Chosen on Merits,"" Los Angeles Times, November 8, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 "11/8/1970: Shortly after a lumber yard owned by Robert Cunningham, a former leader of a White vigilante group in Cairo, Illinois, United States, was set on fire, Wiley Anderson, an African American, was shot four times as he was walking in the Pyramid Court Housing Projects in Cairo. Leaders of Cairo's African American community believed that Anderson was shot by White snipers firing indiscriminately into the predominantly Black housing projects. Anderson died from his wounds two weeks later." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified African Americans African Americans walking in the Pyramid Court Housing Project in Cairo Illinois 217 United States White Extremists To kill African Americans 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This incident occurred a short time after the lumber yard of Cairo Illinois was set on fire (197011070002). Wiley Anderson was a sergeant on leave from the army. Members of the United Front, an organization directing an African American boycott of White owned business in Cairo, believed that the sniper fire was coming from two different directions. The United Front also stated that Walter Garrett, who was walking with Wiley Anderson at the time, was also shot. However, the police dispute this claim. The FBI stated that there was no evidence that any federal statutes were violated and the police were unsure who shot Wiley Anderson." """Cairo Plant Burns During Racial Clash,"" Washington Post, November 9, 1970." """Panther Trial Judge Reverses Ruling, Allows Tapes,"" Washington Post, December 1, 1970." """Cairo Disturbances,"" Reading Eagle, November 9, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 "11/12/1970: An unknown perpetrator, described as long-haired and bearded, threw three firebombs at the West Side Selective Service office in Chicago, Illinois, United States. There were no casualties but one of the firebombs smashed through the window causing minor damage to the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "West Side Selective Service Office, Chicago Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 1 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three brown bottles containing an unknown substance thrown at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to the office 0 0 One of the firebombs exploded at the rear of the building. """Draft Office Fire Bombed,"" New York Times, November 13, 1970." """Draft Office Is Firebombed In Chicago,"" Washington Post, November 13, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) St. Petersburg 27.771185 -82.639319 1 0 22nd Avenue S "11/15/1970: Police Officers John B. Horton and George A. Gatchel were beat up by African Americans in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. A car driving erratically was used to lure a police patrol car to a parking lot. When Officers Horton and Gatchel got out of their car, two vehicles filled with ten to fifteen people sped into the lot. Armed with rocks, bottles, plywood, and sticks the men got out of the car and injured both police officers. The St. Petersburg Chief of Police believed that the perpetrators were inspired by the many assaults on policemen by ""revolutionary extremists"" throughout the United States." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 8 Unarmed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers St. Petersburg Police Department Indiscriminate St. Petersburg Police Officers 217 United States Black Nationalists To injure police 0 12 -99 0 9 Melee 21 Blunt Object 9 Melee 22 "Hands, Feet, Fists" "Fist, feet, rocks, bottles, sticks, and two-by-two piece of plywood" 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 "Both officers received injuries to their faces. Officer Horton required thirteen stitches and officer Gatchel required eight stitches. Three days later, a White revolutionary firebombed a police car in St. Petersburg and stated his support for the ""Black brothers"" who beat up the police officers (197011180001)." "Guy Kovner, ""2 Policemen Are Beaten,"" St. Petersburg, November 18, 1970." "Mike Foley, ""3 Arrested At Scene, 2 Policemen Beaten,"" Evening Independent, November 16, 1970." """Two Men Plead Innocent,"" St. Petersburg, November 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) St. Petersburg 27.771185 -82.639319 1 0 3901 41st Street North "11/18/1970: Self-proclaimed White Revolutionaries threw a firebomb at Officer Bill Detterline's parked police vehicle at his house in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. There were no casualties but the police cruiser was destroyed. The perpetrators left a note saying that they were showing support for their ""Black brothers"" in their struggles against the police and that ""a revolution has started in the sunshine city."" Three days earlier, a group of African Americans attacked two St. Petersburg police officers." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) St. Petersburg Police Department St. Petersburg Police Vehicle 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "To fight the oppression of African Americans, to attack to police, and to instigate a revolution" 0 -99 -99 1 5 Note left at scene 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb thrown from a car 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Officer Detterline's police car was destroyed 0 0 "The perpetrators threw a brick attached with a note at the scene listing their revolutionary motivations for the attack. The note also referenced the attack on the two policemen three days earlier (197011150002). The note was signed ""Mongoose."" Police believed that Mongoose could have been John Allen Brown, the individual who placed a bomb in the St. Petersburg area four day later (197011220002)." """'White Revolutionaries' Fire Bomb Police Car,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, November 18, 1970." "Bill Watson, ""Police Car Set Afire,"" Evening Independent, November 18, 1970." """Bomb Plant Probed,"" Evening Independent, November 23, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 "11/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a replica of the Liberty Bell that was located behind City Hall in Portland, Oregon, United States. The blast destroyed the bell, damaged the front doors of City Hall, and shattered windows of buildings in the surrounding area. A janitor was also injured by flying debris." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Liberty Bell Replica of Liberty Bell located at Portland City Hall 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Liberty Bell destroyed, doors of City Hall damaged, furniture in City Hall upended, and windows within a three block radius of the blast were shattered." 0 0 "The bomb detonated at 2:55 AM. No group claimed responsibility but authorities suspected that the perpetrators were part of the ""protest community.""" """Liberty Bell Copy Blown Up,"" New York Times, November 22, 1970." "Jim Redden, ""Tumultuous Times Fattened the Files,"" Portland Tribune, October 30, 2009." """Portland's City Hall Hit by Blast,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, November 21, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Tennessee (U.S. State) Chattanooga 35.04644 -85.309464 1 0 Through window "11/21/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a bomb into the house of L. D. Turner, the chief of security of a TNT manufacturer roiled in a labor dispute. There were no casualties but Turner's house in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States sustained extensive damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Chief of security for a Tennessee TNT company in a labor dispute Home of L. D. Turner 217 United States Strikers 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Four to six sticks of dynamite tossed into the house 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Every room in house damaged 0 0 Authorities did not believe that L. D. Turner's house was bombed because his company manufactured TNT for use in Vietnam. """Bomb Rips Home of Plant Guard,"" Los Angeles Times, November 22, 1970." """Home, Bell Blasts,"" St. Petersburg Times, November 22, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) St. Petersburg 27.771185 -82.639319 1 0 "11/22/1970: John Allen Brown placed a high explosive bomb within the vicinity of the Shore Acre-Snell Isle area of St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The bomb failed to explode due to a timing malfunction. Police believed that Brown might have bombed a police car in St. Petersburg four days earlier." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 20 Unknown 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse High explosive bomb with a timing mechanism 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police believed that the perpetrator of the attack, John Allen Brown, could have been Mongoose, the individual who firebombed a police car in St. Petersburg four days earlier (197011180001). The authorities did not release the exact location of where the bomb was discovered. However, they did say that it would have caused considerable damage." """Bomb Plant Probed,"" Evening Independent, November 23, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Dominican Consulate 58 Dominican Republic Armed Commandos of Liberation 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 43 Airline Officer/Personnel Aeroflot Office 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 18 Tourists 95 Tourism Travel Agency Intourist Office 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 25 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "University of California, Berkeley" "11/25/1970: An unknown perpetrator placed a bomb in the men's restroom of the gymnasium at the University of California, Berkeley, United States. The bomb was discovered by a custodian and subsequently disarmed by a military bomb squad." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Berkeley" "Gymnasium, University of California, Berkeley" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Bomb Found at Berkeley,"" New York Times, November 27, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 11 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "11/25/1970: Two days after the Armed Commandos of Liberation bombed the Consulate of the Dominican Republic, unknown perpetrators placed a bomb in the R.O.T.C. building of the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The fragmentation device was discovered and removed thirty minutes before it was set to detonate." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. building, University of Puerto Rico" 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation Promote Puerto Rican Independence 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Fragmentation device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This incident took place two days after the a bombing of the Dominican Consulate in San Juan, Puerto Rico (197011230001)." """Independence Factions Believed Behind Puerto Rico's Recent Bombings,"" Washington Post, November 30, 1970." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Eugene 44.04992 -123.088544 1 0 University of Oregon "12/1/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, United States. There were no casualties but the bomb caused $9,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Oregon "Johnson Hall, University of Oregon" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Four to five sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 9000 The office of the high school relations program was damaged and windows in three buildings shattered 0 0 The bomb was placed outside of a ground level window of Johnson Hall. The building housed the office of the university president. """Wind Shift Eases Oil Spill Threat,"" Washington Post, December 2, 1970." """'68 Mine Tragedy Yields 3 Bodies,"" Baltimore Sun, December 2, 1970" """Explosion Damages Oregon Ad Building,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, December 1, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Kansas (U.S. State) Lawrence 38.973065 -95.236534 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Kansas Computer Center 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 3 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 70000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 14 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation General Electric Corporate Headquarters 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) Bridgeport 41.18188 -73.191269 1 0 Porch of building "12/14/1970: Suspected members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) firebombed the Headquarters of the Antipoverty Agency in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties but records involving the Spanish community and food intended for charity were destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Antipoverty Agency "Antipoverty Agency Headquarters, Bridgeport Connecticut" 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Gasoline poured on porch set off by a firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Records and food destroyed. Office burned out. 0 0 "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." """Bridgeport Agency Bombed,"" New York Times, December 16, 1970." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Isla Vista 34.41217 -119.85704 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Connecticut (U.S. State) Storrs 41.815338 -72.253807 1 0 University of Connecticut "12/15/1970: Unknown perpetrators firebombed three offices of the Army R.O.T.C. at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, United States. There were no casualties and the damages to the offices were modest. Some military records were lost." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost R.O.T.C. "Army R.O.T.C. offices, University of Connecticut" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail gasoline in a bottle 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Modest damages to three offices and military records lost 0 0 The fire was discovered at 1:45 AM. "U. of Connecticut Fire Bomb Target,"" New York Times, December 16, 1970." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." """UConn Building Bombed,"" The Day, December 15, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Hollywood 26.011201 -80.14949 1 0 "12/16/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw two firebombs through the front window of a Selective Service office in Hollywood, Florida, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained only minor damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Office, Hollywood Florida" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two firebombs throw through window 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """Firebombs Hurled,"" St. Petersburg Time, December 18, 1970." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 18 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Mateo 37.54703 -122.314834 1 0 "12/18/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed a building that housed the draft board in San Mateo, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Draft board Building housing the draft board office in San Mateo California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 A draft board office in San Mateo was firebombed three months later (197103150003). "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Wisconsin (U.S. State) Whitefish Bay 43.113655 -87.900289 1 0 1225 East Henry Clay Street "12/22/1970: A revolutionary leftist bombed National Guard trucks stationed at the Whitefish Bay Armory in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States. One truck was damaged but the resulting fire was extinguished before it had a chance to spread to the thirty other vehicles parked at the lot. There were many other bombings in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area during this time period." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) National Guard Armory Trucks at the Whitefish Bay Armory 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the national guard and the US military 0 1 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Four inch pipe bomb connected to a watch 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Ten inch hole in the top of the gas tank 0 0 "The bomb went off at 1:30 AM. The perpetrator cut through a fence to sneak into the facilities. The bomb was placed above the gas tank of the truck, but the tank did not explode. However, some fuel did catch on fire. This was one of many bombings and attempted bombings that took place in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area during a five month period. (197010280002, 197007220002, 197009040004, 197006290002, 197007000001, 197008050001, and 197007210004)." "Alex P. Dobish, ""Bay Bomb Suspect Leaves Footprints,"" Milwaukee Journal, December 22, 1970." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) College Park 33.655968 -84.448957 1 0 Front of building "12/27/1970: James Palmer Brewer and Randy Gerald Davis placed a bomb wrapped in a paper bag in front of the Army Recruiting Station in College Park, Georgia, United States. A janitor was injured picking up the bomb and glass windows and doors were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Station "Army Recruiting Station, College Park Georgia" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 2 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Bomb consisted of around a quarter pound of black powder that was detonated by two batteries 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Glass door and windows shattered at the recruiting station and a nearby building 0 0 "Six weeks later, James Palmer Brewer and Randy Gerald Davis bombed an Armed Forces Induction Center in Atlanta, Georgia (197102130001). Brewer was a soldier who had gone AWOL. Luther Grier, a janitor, was burned and cut." """Bomb Damages Ga. Recruiting Office,"" Washington Post, December 29, 1971." """Bomb Blast Injured Janitor At Army Office in Georgia,"" New York Times, December 29, 1971." """Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two,"" Herald Journal, February 10, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1970 12 31 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) El Monte 34.07064 -118.030369 1 0 Rear downstairs doorway "12/31/1970: Unknown perpetrators bombed the municipal court building in El Monte, California, United States. There were no casualties but a door of the building was destroyed and twelve windows were shattered." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Municipal courthouse Municipal courthouse building in El Monte California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Door knocked off hinges, chunks of concrete ripped out, and twelve windows shattered" 0 0 There was a police station located fifty feet away from the courthouse. """Bomb Damages Court Building,"" Washington Post, January 2, 1971." """California Court Bombed,"" New York Times, January 2, 1971." """Bomb Rips Courthouse At El Monte,"" Modesto Bee, January 1, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 1 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Mount Gilead 35.214905 -80.001234 1 0 Garage "1/1/1971: The Mount Gilead, North Carolina, United States garage of William Chambers, the father of civil rights attorney Julius Chambers, was suspected to have been destroyed by arson. There were no casualties but the damages to building were estimated to be $11,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Garage of the father of a civil rights attorney The garage of William Chambers 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate Julius Chambers from representing causes of the civil rights movement. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 11000 0 0 There was a fire at the garage five months earlier that was not considered an arson attack. This attack is linked with 197102040002. """Arson Seen in 2nd NC Garage Fire,"" Afro-American, January 23, 1971." """Lawyer's Office Burned; NAACP Pledges Help,"" New Journal and Guide, February 13, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Claremont 34.0961 -117.716404 1 0 Claremont Men's College "1/5/1970: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb into an R.O.T.C. office at Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $1,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. office, Claremont Men's College" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Firebomb thrown into office 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 "Drapes, carpet, windows, and sound equipment damaged" 0 0 The sprinkler system in the building put out the flames. """Firebomb Hits R.O.T.C. Room,"" Washington Post, January 6, 1971." """Arson at R.O.T.C. Quarters,"" New York Times, January 6, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oxnard 34.20034 -119.180439 1 0 "1/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed a military induction center in Oxnard, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the center sustained damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Military induction center "Military induction center, Oxnard California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Pomona 34.05483 -117.750034 1 0 "1/6/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb into the Camp Fire Girls Headquarters in Pomona, California, United States. There were no casualties, however, the building was destroyed causing an estimated $50,000 in damages. This attack occurred during heightened racial tensions in Pomona which included an attempted boycott of the school system." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Camp Fire Girls Camp Fire Girls Headquarters in Pomona 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Pomona California school system 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol A firebomb was thrown through a window of the building. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 The building was destroyed 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions in Pomona, California. Police believed that this attack might have been linked with racial disturbances (197101090001, 197101090002, and 197101110003) at Pomona High School where a boycott by Black students was in the process of being implemented." """Firebomb Causes $50,000 Damage,"" Washington Post, January 7, 1971." """Pomona Tension Goes On,"" Los Angeles Sentinel, January 14, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 8 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Soviet Cultural Office 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Pomona 34.05483 -117.750034 1 0 Cafeteria of Garey High School "1/9/1971: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in the cafeteria at Garey High School in Pomona, California, United States. There were no casualties but the fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damages. This attack occurred during heightened racial tensions in Pomona which included an attempted boycott of the school system." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building High School Garey High School 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Pomona California school system 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions in Pomona, California. At the time, Black students were in the process of implementing a boycott of the school system. Police believed that this attack was connected with other racial disturbances in Pomona (197101060001, 197101090002, and 197101110003). As a result of the attacks the schools closed down for a week." """Pomona Tension Goes On,"" Los Angeles Sentinel, January 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Pomona 34.05483 -117.750034 1 0 Cafeteria of Hamilton Elementary School "1/9/1971: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in the cafeteria at Hamilton Elementary School in Pomona, California, United States. There were no casualties and only minor damages were reported. This attack occurred during heightened racial tensions in Pomona which included an attempted boycott of the school system." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Elementary School Hamilton Elementary School 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Pomona California school system 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The fire caused minor damage. 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions in Pomona, California. At the time, Black students were in the process of implementing a boycott of the school system. Police believed that this attack was connected with other racial disturbances in Pomona (197101060001, 197101090001, and 197101110003). As a result of the attacks the schools closed down for a week." """Pomona Tension Goes On,"" Los Angeles Sentinel, January 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Pomona 34.05483 -117.750034 1 0 Cafeteria of Hamilton Elementary School "1/11/1971: Unknown perpetrators set a fire in the cafeteria at Hamilton Elementary School in Pomona, California, United States. There were no injuries or fatalities and only minor damages were reported. This attack occurred during heightened racial tensions in Pomona which included an attempted boycott of the school system." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Elementary School Hamilton Elementary School 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the Pomona California school system 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Six separate fires were started in the cafeteria. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The fire was extinguished before it could cause serious damage. 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions in Pomona, California. At the time, Black students were in the process of implementing a boycott of the school system. Police believed that this attack was connected with other racial disturbances in Pomona (197101060001, 197101090001, and 197101090002). As a result of the attacks the schools closed down for a week." """Pomona Tension Goes On,"" Los Angeles Sentinel, January 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 12 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Rolling Hills Estates 33.78359 -118.353879 1 0 608 Silver Spur Dr. "1/12/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail through the front window of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce office in Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States. There were no casualties but damage to the chamber of commerce and two businesses housed in the same facility amounted to an estimated $12,000." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Chamber of Commerce "Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce office, Rolling Hills Estates California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 12000 Chamber of Commerce office destroyed. Dry cleaning shop and construction company office damaged. 0 0 The dry cleaning shop sustained smoke and water damage. """Bulletin,"" Los Angeles Times, January 13, 1971." """Environment Council Forms in Torrance,"" Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1971." """Fire Bomb Hits Chamber Office,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, January 13, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Hunters Point 37.72761 -122.370261 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Hunters Point Policeman 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistol 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "1/15/1971: In a series of related incidents, an unknown perpetrator bombed a Marine Recruiting Station located in the National Bronx Bank Building in the Bronx, New York, United States. Two people were injured and the bomb caused minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Marine Recruiting Station Marine Recruiting Station housed in the National Bronx Bank Building 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 1 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb placed in a shopping bag 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage to the recruiting station 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197101150005. The bomb exploded at 11:00 AM. The two people injured were Sgt. Leonard Godfrey and Pedro Torres. Godfrey stated that he noticed a man place a shopping bag at the station which eventually blew up. """2 Recruiting Stations Bombed in N.Y.,"" Washington Post, January 16, 1971." """N.Y. Police Curtail Work In Protest Over Pay Issue,"" Baltimore Sun, January 16, 1971." """Bombs Hit N.Y. Offices of Military,"" Afro-American, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/15/1971: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators bombed an Air Force Recruiting Station in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the bomb caused minor damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Air Force Recruiting Station Air Force Recruiting Station housed in a building in Harlem 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage to the recruiting station 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197101150004. The bomb exploded at 11:40 AM. """2 Recruiting Stations Bombed in N.Y.,"" Washington Post, January 16, 1971." """N.Y. Police Curtail Work In Protest Over Pay Issue,"" Baltimore Sun, January 16, 1971." """Bombs Hit N.Y. Offices of Military,"" Afro-American, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 7 Government (Diplomatic) UAR mission 60 Egypt Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Hunter's Point "1/19/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed a Housing Authority Police Station in San Francisco, California, United States. There were no casualties but about thirty windows were shattered and power and communication lines were knocked out." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" San Francisco Police Department "Housing Authority Police Station, San Francisco" 217 United States Black Nationalists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Hole blown into wood structure, around thirty windows shattered, power and communication lines put out of service" 0 0 The bomb was placed behind the police station and some believed that it might have been directed at the power and communication lines. The police station was located in a predominately African American neighborhood. Another bomb was discovered at a federal building in San Francisco two hours later (197101190002). """Police Station Is Damaged By Bomb in San Francisco,"" Washington Post, January 21, 1971." """Time Bomb Defused at S.F. Military Office,"" Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1971." """Bomber Strikes Police Station,"" Pittsburgh Press, January 20, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Fifth floor "1/19/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a time bomb adjacent to military recruiting offices housed in the old federal building at the San Francisco Civic Center in California, United States. The bomb was discovered and defused." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Military recruiting offices "Building housing the Army, Air Force, and Marine recruiting offices in San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Plastic compound time bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A Housing Authority Police Station in San Francisco was bombed two hours earlier (197101190001). """Police Station Is Damaged By Bomb in San Francisco,"" Washington Post, January 21, 1971." """Time Bomb Defused at S.F. Military Office,"" Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1971." """Bomber Strikes Police Station,"" Pittsburgh Press, January 20, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Cleveland 41.504365 -81.690459 1 0 "1/19/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the home of James Ford in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. There were no casualties but Ford's home sustained $15,000 in damages. Ford was an administrator at the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. At the time, dissident employees of the organization were on strike." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence Home of an official of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Authority Home of James Ford 217 United States Strikers Protest the actions of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 House damaged 0 0 James Ford was the assistant director of the Carvel Outhwaite public housing project. Dissident employees were protesting the firing of the program's former housing director. """Police Station Is Damaged By Bomb in San Francisco,"" Washington Post, January 21, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/24/1971: At around 8:00 AM, a member of the Black Liberation Army flagged down a police officer driving his radio car in Manhattan, New York, United States. When the cop pulled over, the perpetrator began stabbing the officer with a knife. The officer then shot and killed the assailant. That morning, the New York Times received two anonymous calls stating that a New York policeman would be killed at 8:00 AM unless the BLA received $100,000." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department Indiscriminate New York policeman 217 United States Black Liberation Army To kill police 0 1 0 1 3 Call (pre-incident) 9 Melee 23 Knife or Other Sharp Object Knife 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 "The police officer recovered from his stab wounds. Josh Smith, a man purporting to be from the Black Liberation Army, called New York Channel 7 after the incident claiming that ""no longer will the pig hatchet men plant their heels on our people."" He stated that the next two people to be targeted would be the commissioner and deputy commissioner of the New York Police Department." "Robert Daley, ""Target Blue,"" Delacorte Press, 1973." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) West Palm Beach 26.714388 -80.052689 1 0 "1/26/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the boiler room located at the north campus of Twin Lakes High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The explosion caused $10,000 in damages to the heating system. Twin Lakes High School was the scene of intense racial conflict." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Twin Lakes High School Boiler room at the north campus of Twin Lakes High School 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the appointment of a White principal at a predominantly African American school 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite connected to a clock device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Heating system damaged 0 0 "The bomb was similar to the device used in the attack on principal of Twin Lakes High School two weeks later (197102090002). There were many instances of racial strife at the high school, and, two weeks before the incident, a white person was appointed principal of the district, despite the recommendations of a biracial committee." """Timing Device Fails in Car Blast Attempt,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 10, 1971." """Dynamite Tied Under Car,"" St. Petersburg Times, February 10, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 1 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Building 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Armed Forces Induction Center 217 United States BAY Bombers 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 4 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Charlotte 35.2225 -80.837539 1 0 "2/4/1971: The Charlotte, North Carolina, United States law offices of civil rights attorney Julius Chambers were destroyed by arson. There were no casualties in the attack." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Civil Rights Office Law Firm of Julius Chambers 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate Julius Chambers from representing causes of the civil rights movement. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Investigators believed that the fire was set by a chemical. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50000 The building was destroyed. 0 0 The NAACP pledged to assist Chambers rebuild his law offices. This attack is linked with 197101010001. """A Rights Office Burned in South,"" New York Times, November 5, 1971." """Lawyer's Office Burned; NAACP Pledges Help,"" New Journal and Guide, February 13, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Barbara 34.419255 -119.698869 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy University of Santa Barbara ROTC Building 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) West Palm Beach 26.714388 -80.052689 1 0 "2/9/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb underneath the car of Thomas H. Abbott, the principal of Twin Lakes High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The bomb failed to explode because the timing device of the weapon malfunctioned. Twin Lakes High School was the scene of intense racial conflict." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel Twin Lakes High School Principal of Twin Lakes High School 217 United States 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel White principal of a predominantly African American high school Thomas H. Abbott 217 United States Black Nationalists To protest the appointment of a White principal at a predominantly African American school 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Six sticks of dynamite connected to a clock and a battery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The bomb was similar to the device used in a bombing at Twin Lakes High School two weeks earlier (197101260001). The car of the Palm Beach County's Superintendent was bombed three months later (197105120002). There were many instances of racial strife at the high school, and, one month before the incident, a white person was appointed principal of the district, despite the recommendations of a biracial committee. The bomb was set explode at 3:00 PM but the timing device malfunctioned." """Timing Device Fails in Car Blast Attempt,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 10, 1971." """Dynamite Tied Under Car,"" St. Petersburg Times, February 10, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 10 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Akron 41.084195 -81.514059 1 0 Placed on front porch "2/10/1971: Charles Lawrence, a member of a Neo-Nazi group, placed a dynamite bomb at the home of Ben Maidenburg in Akron, Ohio, United States. Maidenburg was the publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Newspaper publisher Home of Ben Maidenburg 217 United States 1 Business Akron Beacon Journal Home of the publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal 217 United States Neo-Nazi Group To protest the reporting of the Akron Beacon Journal 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Four sticks of dynamite connected to a clock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb was set to detonate at 8:30 PM but was discovered four hours earlier. Charles Lawrence was an organizer for the National Socialist White People's Party. Ben Maidenburg's house was bombed seven months earlier by an unknown perpetrator (197007040004). """Neo-Nazi Accused of Placing Bomb at Publisher's Home,"" New York Times, March 18, 1971." """Bomb Left At Home of Publisher,"" Washington Post, February 12, 1971." """Arrest Follows Kidnap Threat To Publisher,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, March 6, 1974." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 12 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Cruz 36.974025 -122.030954 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Military Recruiting Center 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Atlanta 33.748315 -84.391109 1 0 Ponce De Leon Ave. "2/13/1971: James Palmer Brewer and Randy Gerald Davis bombed the Armed Forces Induction Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. There were no casualties but the blast shattered hundreds of windows." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Armed Forces Induction Center "Armed Forces Induction Center, Atlanta" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 2 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Hundreds of windows shattered at the induction center and surrounding buildings 0 0 "Six weeks earlier James Palmer Brewer and Randy Gerald Davis bombed an Army Recruiting Station in College Park, Georgia (197012270001). Brewer was a soldier who had gone AWOL. The bomb was placed outside of the main doors of the building and detonated shortly before 5:00 AM. The induction center was also the 81st Army Reserve Command Headquarters." """Stanford Suspends Activist Professor,"" Washington Post, February 14, 1971." """Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two,"" Herald Journal, February 10, 1972." """Blast Shakes Induction Center,"" Times Daily, February 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Bristol 40.097625 -74.857269 1 0 "2/14/1971: Five anti-war protesters broke into the Bucks County Selective Service office in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States. The perpetrators set fire to draft records and ransacked the office. The interior of the office was heavily damaged and around half of the files were destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Selective Service office Local Boards No. 35 and no. 335 in Bristol Pennsylvania 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the War in Vietnam and the draft 0 5 5 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 12 Other Fire ignited with a flammable substance and files ransacked 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Over twenty thousand draft records destroyed and the interior of the office was badly damaged 0 0 The perpetrators sawed there way into the office and the fire was ignited at 12:03 AM on February 15. The perpetrators stated that they were influenced by the anti-war actions of Philip and Daniel Berrigan. """National Can Co., Steel Union Settle,"" Washington Post, February 16, 1971." """Tate Jurors Freed From Confinement,"" Washington Post, February 17, 1971." """Draft Board Office Fire Being Probed,"" Gettysburg Times, February 16, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 Isla Verde "2/16/1971: In a series of related incidents, Puerto Rican nationalists bombed El San Juan Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties but the hotel sustained $5,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort American establishments in Puerto Rico El San Juan Hotel 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States establishments in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Concussion bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5500 Doors broken and windows shattered 0 0 "This is part of multiple attack with 197102160002. This might also be part of a multiple attack with the three other bombs and incendiary devices discovered at American establishments in Puerto Rico on the same day (197102160003, 197102160004, and 197102160005). The bomb in this incident detonated near the hotel swimming pool." """Tourists Flee Bomb Blasts in San Juan Hotels,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1971." """Bombs Blast Two Hotels In San Juan,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, February 18, 1971." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 Isla Verde "2/16/1971: In a series of related incidents, Puerto Rican nationalists bombed the Americana in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties but the hotel sustained $5,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort American establishments in Puerto Rico Hotel Americana 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States establishments in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Concussion bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 Doors broken and windows shattered 0 0 "This is part of multiple attack with 197102160001. This might also be part of a multiple attack with the three other bombs and incendiary devices discovered at American establishments in Puerto Rico on the same day (197102160003, 197102160004, and 197102160005). The bomb in this incident detonated near the hotel swimming pool." """Tourists Flee Bomb Blasts in San Juan Hotels,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1971." """Bombs Blast Two Hotels In San Juan,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, February 18, 1971." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 Old San Juan "2/16/1971: In a series of five incidents that might have been related, Puerto Rican nationalists placed a pipe bomb at the United States Coast Guard radio beacon tower in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bomb was discovered and deactivated two hours before it was set to detonate." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 32 Coast Guard United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard radio beacon tower in San Juan Puerto Rico 217 United States 16 Telecommunication 88 Radio Radio beacon tower United States Coast Guard radio beacon tower in San Juan Puerto Rico 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States presence in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Tourists Flee Bomb Blasts in San Juan Hotels,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1971." """Bombs Blast Two Hotels In San Juan,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, February 18, 1971." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 Old San Juan "2/16/1971: In a series of five incidents that might have been related, Puerto Rican nationalists placed three Molotov cocktails in an office building housing American owned businesses in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The firebombs were discovered unignited and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation American owned business in Puerto Rico Office building housing American businesses in the Old City of San Juan 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States owned businesses in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Tourists Flee Bomb Blasts in San Juan Hotels,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1971." """Bombs Blast Two Hotels In San Juan,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, February 18, 1971." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 De Diego Ave. "2/16/1971: In a series of five incidents that might have been related, Puerto Rican nationalists placed an incendiary device in the Franklin's Store in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. The firebomb were discovered unignited and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery American owned business in Puerto Rico "Franklin's Store, Rio Piedras" 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States owned businesses in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple attack with the four other bombings and attempted bombings of American establishments in Puerto Rico on the same day (197102160001, 197102160002, 197102160003, and 197102160004). The incendiary device in this incident was discovered between clothing in the children's department of the store." """Tourists Flee Bomb Blasts in San Juan Hotels,"" Washington Post, February 18, 1971." """Bombs Blast Two Hotels In San Juan,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, February 18, 1971." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Miami 25.728985 -80.237419 1 0 Liberty City "2/20/1971: Miami Police Officer Victor Butler Jr. was ambushed by suspected members of the Black Afro-militant Movement (BAMM) in Miami, Florida, United States. The bullets struck him in the chest and back and he died instantly. BAMM members John Lane and John Murray Johnson were indicted of the murder but the charges were dropped when the police witness, and fellow BAMM member Jan Thurston, recanted his confession. Police eventually indicted Thurston for the murder but charges against him were also dropped because a judged ruled that he was questioned without probable cause." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Miami Police Officer 217 United States Black Afro Militant Movement To promote violence against the establishment 1 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Two .30 caliber rifle slugs 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Victor Butler was an African American. In his original confession, Thurston stated that he was in a car with 3-5 people that dropped Lane and Johnson off to commit the murder. The Miami Police Department considers the case closed since Lane, Johnson, and Thurston, who the department believed to be involved in the incident, were arrested." "Dr. William Wilbanks, ""Forgotten Heroes: Police Officers Killed in Dade County,"" Turner Publishing Company, 1996." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "2/22/1970: A realty office in Los Angeles, California, United States was bombed by the Chicano Liberation Front. Apparently the office was mistakenly thought to be owned by a critic of militant Chicanos. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Office of an anti-militant Chicano Realty Office 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To intimidate critics of the Chicano Liberation Front. 0 -99 -99 1 5 Note left at scene 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "The realty office that was bombed was apparently mistaken for an office that was owned by a critic of the Chicano Liberation Front. On the outside of the wall of the office, ""Chicano Liberation Front"" was written with shoe polish." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Hawaii (U.S. State) Honolulu 21.30477 -157.857614 1 0 "University of Hawaii, Honolulu" "2/26/1971: Unknown perpetrators set fire to the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Hawaii, in Honolulu, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $70,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. Building, University of Hawaii" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 70000 Wooden building destroyed 0 0 "A week later, another building on the University of Hawaii campus was set on fire, however, authorities did not believe that this incident was carried out by the same perpetrators (197103050001)." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." """Security Boosted At University After 2 Fires,"" Hartford Courant, March 7, 1971." """Blaze Destroys R.O.T.C. Buildings,"" Modesto Bee, February 25, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Building with stores 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 2 27 "February 25-28, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 "2/27/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb in a Selective Service office in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. It is unknown if the bomb detonated." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Rio Piedras" 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest the draft and United States presence in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 Authorities suspected that the perpetrators of this incident might have participated in campus riots at the University of Puerto Rico two weeks later. "Martin Arnold, ""San Juan Rioting and Bomb Studied,"" New York Times, March 16, 1971." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Vernon 34.004995 -118.230244 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Capitol Building 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building New School for Social Research 217 United States Puerto Rican Resistance Movement 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 2 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 7 Government (Diplomatic) 47 "International Organization (peacekeeper, aid agency, compound)" Iraqi mission to U.N. 95 Iraq Unknown 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 3 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Barbara 34.419255 -119.698869 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity "University of California, Santa Barbara" University of California Electrical Transformer 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 3 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Hawaii (U.S. State) Honolulu 21.30477 -157.857614 1 0 "University of Hawaii, Honolulu" "3/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators set a travel industry management school building on fire at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $7,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of Hawaii, Honolulu" "Travel industry management school building, University of Hawaii" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Fire caused by gasoline splashed around the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 7500 Two offices scorched and the building sustained water damage 0 0 "A week earlier, the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Hawaii campus was destroyed by fire, however, authorities did not believe that this incident was carried out by the same perpetrators (197102260002). A broken bottleneck with a wick and matchbook were discovered at the scene." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." """Security Boosted At University After 2 Fires,"" Hartford Courant, March 7, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Texarkana 33.42558 -94.048254 1 0 "3/6/1971: In a series of related events, unknown perpetrators firebombed the predominantly Black Mount Orange Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas, United States. There were no casualties but the Church was completely destroyed." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Black Baptist Church Mount Orange Baptist Church 217 United States Unknown Two different motives suspected. Either Black radicals punishing the Churches for not allowing expelled Black students to temporarily use their facilities for classes or White racists trying to intimidate the African American community of Texarkana Texas. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200000 The church was destroyed. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197103060002, 197103070001, and 197103070002. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Texarkana Texas after a large fight between Black and White students. Leaders of the Black community were unsure whether the attack was carried out by White Racists or Black radicals. Many Blacks were disappointed that the Churches did not open up their facilities for the 126 Black students expelled as a result of the fight. Black officials were afraid to speculate the identities of the perpetrators because they feared more reprisals." "Homar Bigart, ""Burned Churches Rebuilt in Texas,"" New York Times, June 21, 1972." """Four Black Churches Fire Bombed in Texas,"" Jet Magazine, March 25, 1971." """Bomb in Negro Church,"" New York Times, March 8, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197103060002, 197103070001, 197103070002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Texarkana 33.42558 -94.048254 1 0 "3/6/1971: In a series of related events, unknown perpetrators firebombed the predominantly Black St. Paul's Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas, United States. There were no casualties but the Church was completely destroyed." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Black Baptist Church St. Paul's Baptist Church 217 United States Unknown Two different motives suspected. Either Black radicals punishing the Churches for not allowing expelled Black students to temporarily use their facilities for classes or White racists trying to intimidate the African American community of Texarkana Texas. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 175000 The church was destroyed. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197103060001, 197103070001, and 197103070002.This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Texarkana Texas after a large fight between Black and White students. Leaders of the Black community were unsure whether the attack was carried out by White Racists or Black radicals. Many Blacks were disappointed that the Churches did not open up their facilities for the 126 Black students expelled as a result of the fight. Black officials were afraid to speculate the identities of the perpetrators because they feared more reprisals." "Homar Bigart, ""Burned Churches Rebuilt in Texas,"" New York Times, June 21, 1972." """Four Black Churches Fire Bombed in Texas,"" Jet Magazine, March 25, 1971." """Bomb in Negro Church,"" New York Times, March 8, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197103060001, 197103070001, 197103070002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 7 "March 6-7, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Texarkana 33.42558 -94.048254 1 0 "3/7/1971: In a series of related events, unknown perpetrators attempted to firebomb the predominantly Black New Town Church in Texarkana, Texas, United States. The firebomb malfunctioned and the church sustained no damages." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Black Baptist Church New Town Church 217 United States Unknown Two different motives suspected. Either Black radicals punishing the Churches for not allowing expelled Black students to temporarily use their facilities for classes or White racists trying to intimidate the African American community of Texarkana Texas. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol The firebomb sputtered but failed to explode 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197103060001, 197103060002,and 197103070002. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Texarkana Texas after a large fight between Black and White students. Leaders of the Black community were unsure whether the attack was carried out by White Racists or Black radicals. Many Blacks were disappointed that the Churches did not open up their facilities for the 126 Black students expelled as a result of the fight. Black officials were afraid to speculate the identities of the perpetrators because they feared more reprisals." "Homar Bigart, ""Burned Churches Rebuilt in Texas,"" New York Times, June 21, 1972." """Four Black Churches Fire Bombed in Texas,"" Jet Magazine, March 25, 1971." """Bomb in Negro Church,"" New York Times, March 8, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197103060001, 197103060002, 197103070002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 7 "March 6-7, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Texarkana 33.42558 -94.048254 1 0 "3/7/1971: In a series of related events, unknown perpetrators firebombed the predominantly Black Holy Chapel church in Texarkana, Texas, United States. There were no casualties and the church sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 86 Place of Worship Black Baptist Church Holy Chapel 217 United States Unknown Two different motives suspected. Either Black radicals punishing the Churches for not allowing expelled Black students to temporarily use their facilities for classes or White racists trying to intimidate the African American community of Texarkana Texas. 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The pulpit was burnt. 0 0 "Part of a multiple attack with 197103060001, 197103060002, and 197103070001. This incident took place during heightened racial tensions in Texarkana Texas after a large fight between Black and White students. Leaders of the Black community were unsure whether the attack was carried out by White Racists or Black radicals. Many Blacks were disappointed that the Churches did not open up their facilities for the 126 Black students expelled as a result of the fight. Black officials were afraid to speculate the identities of the perpetrators because they feared more reprisals." "Homar Bigart, ""Burned Churches Rebuilt in Texas,"" New York Times, June 21, 1972." """Four Black Churches Fire Bombed in Texas,"" Jet Magazine, March 25, 1971." """Bomb in Negro Church,"" New York Times, March 8, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197103060001, 197103060002, 197103070001" | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) St. Louis 38.62774 -90.199514 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Records Center 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 8 0 217 United States 1 North America Missouri (U.S. State) St. Louis 38.62774 -90.199514 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy ROTC Building 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 10 10 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fort Lupton 40.079609 -104.812912 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police HQ 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 "3/11/1973: Members of the Ku Klux Klan were suspected of bombing the Socialist Worker Party headquarters in Houston, Texas, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained around $2,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Socialist Worker Party Harris County headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party 217 United States Ku Klux Klan 1 4 4 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 The walls and ceilings of the facility were damaged. Windows were shattered. 0 0 "Of the four perpetrators indicted, two of them, Beam and Moratto, were Klansmen. Hutto was also accused of being a member of the Klan. The perpetrators were also indicted for 197005120002 and 197010090001." "Martin Waldron, ""2 Bombings Laid to 4 in Houston,"" New York Times, June 12, 1971." """Socialist Offices Bombed in Texas,"" Washington Post, March 14, 1971." """3 Suspected Klansmen Held in Houston, Texas,"" Atlanta Daily World, January 19, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 Northeast Union Ave. "3/12/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Portland Police Community Relations Center in Portland, Oregon, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $10,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Portland Police Department Portland Police Community Relations Center 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Roof of building was damaged and windows shattered 0 0 The bomb detonated in the early morning. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """Blast Damages Center,"" Eugene Register-Guard, March 12, 1971." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Mateo 37.54703 -122.314834 1 0 "3/15/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a draft board office in San Mateo, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the office was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Draft board "Draft board office, San Mateo California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The San Mateo draft board was bombed three months earlier (197012180001). "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Hall of Justice 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Ithaca 42.440495 -76.495454 1 0 Cornell University "3/17/1971: Unknown perpetrators set fire to a classroom used by the Air Force R.O.T.C. at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the fire caused only minor damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. Air Force R.O.T.C. classroom in Barton Hall at Cornell University 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire "Chairs, cloth, paper in a pile and lit on fire" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "On the chalk board of the classroom, the Young Americans for Freedom, claimed responsibility for the attack. Authorities did not take this claim seriously as the YAF was a very conservative organization and it did not have a chapter at Cornell University." """Fire in R.O.T.C. Classroom At Cornell Called Deliberate,"" New York Times, March 18, 1971." "Richard M. Warschauer, ""Arson Is Assumed In AFR.O.T.C. Fire,"" Cornell Daily Sun, March 18, 1971." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Jacksonville 30.33138 -81.655799 1 0 "3/18/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed an Army Recruiting office in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the office was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Station "Army Recruiting Station, Jacksonville Florida" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/19/1971: Suspected members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) set off three incendiaries at the B. Altman Department Store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the store sustained $50 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store B. Altman Department Store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 1 2 2 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol "There were three incendiary devices that were cigarette packs containing chemicals, batteries, and watch wires." 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50 Carpet damage 0 0 Eduardo Cruz and Wilfredo were suspected members of MIRA. "Juan M. Vasquez ""Bomb Goes Off in Alman's Here; Suspects Tied to 100 Other Plots,"" New York Times, March 20, 1971." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 21 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Medford 42.419815 -71.108759 1 0 Tufts University "3/21/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into the Dean's office at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. There were no casualties but the office of the Dean and an adjoining office were destroyed and two other offices were damaged. Total damages amounted to $75,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 217 United States 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel Dean Edmund A. Gullion 217 United States Student Radicals To protest Tufts University's alleged association with the Central Intelligence Agency and Dean Gullion's policies towards the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail consisting of a bi-chemical mixture 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 75000 Office of Dean and adjoining office gutted. Two other offices damaged. 0 0 "The firebomb went off at 4:41 AM. The Fletcher School had received threats five months before the incident. The Students for a Democratic Society had routinely protested the university's alleged association for the CIA, but denied any involvement in the firebombing." """Blaze Destroys Offices At Tufts,"" New York Times, March 22, 1971." """Bomb Damages Four Offices On Tufts Campus,"" Baltimore Sun, March 22, 1971." """Firebomb Destroys Tufts Offices,"" Harvard Crimson, March 22, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Mill Valley 37.907625 -122.548169 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 23 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 Wayne State University "3/23/1971: Unknown perpetrators detonated two small bombs at in the Center Building at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, United States. There were no casualties but the buildings sustained around $4,000 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Wayne State University "Center Building, Wayne State University" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Two small bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 4000 Plumbing damaged in two restrooms 0 0 "Officially, it was estimated that the plumbing of the building sustained between $3,000-$5,000 in damages." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """Buildings Bombed,"" Evening Independent, March 24, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Thousand Oaks 34.170561 -118.837594 1 0 California Lutheran College "3/23/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Mountclef Bank of America branch on the campus of California Lutheran College in Thousand Oaks, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $20,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Mountclef branch of Bank of America, Thousand Oaks California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 Conference room damaged 0 0 "Hours before the incident, a Bank of America branch was bombed in Mill Valley California (197103230001). The bank opened on time as only the conference room was damaged. The word ""escape"" was discovered on a wall of the building." """Southland: Campus Bank Opens Despite Fire Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times,, March 25, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 27 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Baltimore 39.290555 -76.609604 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities Baltimore Gas & Electric Control System 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 30 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police Station 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related Cuban Health Exchange 51 Cuba Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 0 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 30 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "3/30/1971: The Jewish Defense League is suspected of planting a pipe bomb in front of a building that housed the headquarters of the Communist Party USA in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the front door of the building was damaged and windows at surrounding buildings were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Communist Party USA "Communist Party USA, New York Headquarters" 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) To protest the treatment of Jews by the Soviet Union 1 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Ten inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door and water pipe of building damaged and windows of surrounding buildings shattered. 0 0 "The Associated Press received a predawn phone call from an unknown person announcing that there would be a bombing at the building. The Jewish Defense League denied involvement in the incident. Later in the day, the Students Activists for Soviet Jewry, a front for the JDL, demonstrated in front of the building. The bombing coincided with the opening of the congress of the Communist Party in Moscow which was attended by delegates of the American Communist Party." """Militants Communists Protest,"" Sarasota Journal, March 30, 1971." """Headquarters of U.S. Red Party Bombed,"" Lundington Daily News, March 30, 1971." "Shlomo Russ, ""Zionist Hooligans: The Jewish Defense League,"" City University of New York, 1981." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 3 31 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Denver 39.74001 -104.992259 1 0 "3/31/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Military Recruiting Station in Denver, Colorado, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the center sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Military Recruiting Station "Military Recruiting Station, Denver Colorado" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The station focused on recruiting minorities into the United States military. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office City Hall 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Riverside 33.953349 -117.396156 1 0 4792 Ottawa Ave. "4/2/1971: Police Officers Leonard A. Christiansen and Paul C. Teel were ambushed while on duty in Riverside, California, United States. The officers, responding to a fake burglary call, were shot and killed as they got out of their car. Police believed that the attack was carried out by three Black militants." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Riverside Police Department Indiscriminate Riverside Police Officers 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 3 -99 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Shotguns 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Police car damaged 0 0 "Officer Christiansen was killed instantly, while Officer Teel survived long enough to call for help, but died on his way to the hospital. This incident took place during racial tension in Riverside California. Three African Americans; Civil Rights leader Gary Lawton, Nehemiah Jackson and Larrie Gardner, were tried three times for the murders, but were never convicted." "Jon R. Waltz, ""Beneath the Wheels of Justice; The Ambush Murders,"" Washington Post, November 25, 1979." """Officer Leonard Christiansen and Officer Paul Teel,"" Riverside Police Department Safe In His Arms Memorial, 2009. <http://www.riversideca.gov/rpd/memorial/chrstn_teal.htm>." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 3 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Ypsilanti 42.24088 -83.613089 1 1 Lover's Lane road between Plymouth and Ypsilanti Michigan "4/3/1971: Dr. R. Wiley Brownlee, high school principle and promoter of racial coexistence was struck down and kidnapped by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Dr. Brownlee was released later in the night but not before he was tarred and feathered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 6 Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Promoter of racial harmony Dr. R. Wiley Brown 217 United States Ku Klux Klan Intimidate people who promote racial harmony 0 5 5 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 9 Melee 22 "Hands, Feet, Fists" The shotguns were not fired. The target was struck down either with the shotgun or by fist. 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 Hostage(s) released by perpetrators "The length of the kidnapping was estimated to be two hours. In response to the attack, Dr. Brownlee jokingly stated that it made him the Blackest man in town. Robert Miles, the leader of Michigan's KKK, and four others were indicted for the attack. Robert Miles was convicted. He was also convicted for incident 197108300002." """High School Principal 'Tarred and Feathered,'"" Atlanta Daily World, April 4, 1971." """Arrest Held Stunt,"" Washington Post, June 24, 1972." """Klan Leader Convicted,"" Call and Post, November 17, 1973." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Sylvester 31.530345 -83.835349 1 0 Thrown through rear window "4/3/1971: Unknown perpetrators mistakenly threw two Molotov cocktails into an office next door to the Worth County Selective Service office in Sylvester, Georgia, United States. There were no casualties but the firebomb caused $8,000 in damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Worth County Selective Service Office, Sylvester Georgia" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 8000 Furniture damaged 0 0 The police were confident that the firebomb was intended for the Selective Service office. """Georgia News Briefs,"" Rome News-Tribune, April 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Ben Lomond 37.088884 -122.09125 1 0 "4/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Bank of America branch in Ben Lomond, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Ben Lomond California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Two six-inch pipe bombs containing black powder taped together 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two-by-one-foot hole ripped into the foundation of the building and business equipment damaged. 0 0 The same Bank of America branch was firebombed in July (197107280002). """Bank Bombed in California,"" New York Times, April 6, 1971." """Puerto Rico Firms Firebombed,"" Washington Post, April 6, 1971." """Bank of America Outlets Again Hit By Bombers,"" The Dispatch, April 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "4/5/1971: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators firebombed a pharmacy and cafeteria that was owned by a member of the Puerto Rican Independence movement in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties but the property sustained more than $100,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café Business owned by member of the Puerto Rican Independence movement Pharmacy and cafeteria 163 Puerto Rico Unknown To protest members of the Puerto Rican Independence movement 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb thrown from a car 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 Pharmacy and cafeteria damaged 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197104050003. The owner of the business was a member of the Movimiento Indpendencia. """Puerto Rico Firms Firebombed,"" Washington Post, April 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "4/5/1971: In a series of related attacks, unknown perpetrators firebombed a bookstore that was owned by a member of the Puerto Rican Independence movement in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were no casualties but the building sustained heavy damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Business owned by member of the Puerto Rican Independence movement Bookstore 163 Puerto Rico Unknown To protest members of the Puerto Rican Independence movement 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb thrown from a car 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Serious damage to bookstore 0 0 This is part of a multiple attack with 197104050002. The owner of the business was a member of the Movimiento Indpendencia. """Puerto Rico Firms Firebombed,"" Washington Post, April 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 Men's Restroom "4/8/1971: The Fresno County Courthouse was bombed in Fresno, California, United States. There were no casualties and the building sustained only minor damage. Authorities were unsure who committed the attack, but minutes after the explosion, police received a phone call stating that ""there's a bomb at the Chicano Liberation Front.""" 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 14 Judge/Attorney/Court Courthouse Fresno County Courthouse 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb placed in toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door of bathroom shattered and small hole ripped through wall 0 0 "The bomb detonated around 9:30 AM. Three weeks later, an Armed Forces Induction Center in Fresno, California was bombed (197104200001)." """Explosion Rips Fresno Courthouse,"" Washington Post, April 9, 1971." """Fresno Court Damaged By Bomb Blast,"" Lodi-News Sentinel, April 9, 1971." """Bomb Is Set Off In Fresno Courthouse,"" Modesto Bee, April 7, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 12 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate "Consulate, South Africa" 183 South Africa Black Revolutionary Assault Team 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Stanford University "4/14/1971: Two unknown perpetrators threw three Molotov cocktails at the Campus Police Headquarters of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, United States. Only one of the three firebombs exploded causing little damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University "Campus Police Headquarters, Stanford University" 217 United States 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Stanford University Campus Police "Campus Police Headquarters, Stanford University" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 2 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three Molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Little damage to building and one window shattered 0 0 "Two youths were witnessed throwing the Molotov cocktails. At the time, there were two major controversies on the Stanford University campus. One was the firing of an African American janitor at the University. The other was a police search of the offices of the Stanford Daily, a campus newspaper. Nine days later, the office of the President of Stanford University was bombed (197104230002)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """2 Flee After Firebombing At Stanford,"" Modesto Bee, April 14, 1971." """Youths Hurl 3 Firebombs at Stanford,"" The Bulletin, April 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "4/14/1971: Puerto Rican nationalists placed a bomb at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bomb was discovered and subsequently dismantled." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hilton Hotels "Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan" 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists To protest United States establishments in Puerto Rico 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Powerful bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Catholics Closing 56 Schools,"" Washington Post, April 19, 1971." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "4/15/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed a Selective Service office in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the office was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service Los Angeles Selective Service office 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 22 Violent Political Party 109 Party Official/Candidate/Other Personnel Black Panther Party Official: Samuel Lee Napier 217 United States Black Panthers 0 8 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department Policemen 217 United States Black Panthers 0 3 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 2 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 18 Tourists 95 Tourism Travel Agency South African Tourist Corp. 183 South Africa Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 19 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 "4/19/1971: The Armed Commandos of Liberation claimed responsibility for detonating two bombs in American owned businesses at the El Comandante Shopping Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The bombs caused extensive damage and three people were injured by flying glass." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery American owned business in Puerto Rico "Franklin's Women's Apparel store and Thom McCan shoe store, San Juan Puerto Rico" 217 United States Armed Commandos of Liberation To protest United States owned businesses in Puerto Rico 1 -99 -99 1 10 Unknown 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Two bombs 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Extensive damage 0 0 "The bombs were placed in a Thom McCan shoe store and Franklin's Women's Apparel store. Furthermore, other United States establishments such as Woolworth's, CIT Finance Company, and Burger King were damaged in the incident." """Catholics Closing 56 Schools,"" Washington Post, April 19, 1971." """Blasts Strike San Juan,"" New York Times, April 19, 1971." """Toward People's War for Independence and Socialism in Puerto Rico: In Defense of Armed Struggle,"" Documents and Communiqués from the Revolutionary Public Independence Movement and the Armed Clandestine Movement, January 1987." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 20 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 In front of main door "4/20/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Fresno Armed Forces Examining and Induction Center in Fresno, California, United States. There were no casualties but the exterior of the building sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Armed Forces Induction Center Armed Forces Examining and Induction Center 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "The bomb detonated around 11:20 PM. A courthouse in Fresno California was bombed three weeks earlier (197104080001). Moreover, the same induction center was previously bombed on November 1, 1970 (197011010003)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on D" """Recruiting Station Bombed,"" The Bulletin, April 21, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 20 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 Ashby Ave. "4/20/1971: For the second time in six weeks, unknown perpetrators bombed a Bank of America branch in Berkeley, California, United States. There were no casualties but windows were shattered at the bank and at a business across the street." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, South Berkeley California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Ten windows and a door shattered at bank. Four windows shattered at Chinese restaurant across the street. 0 0 "Six weeks earlier, the same Bank of America branch was bombed (197103030002). The bomb detonated at 3:31 AM. The device was placed in front of the bank." """Bank of America Bombed,"" New York Times, April 21, 1971." """Blast Damages Berkeley Bank,"" The Bulletin, April 20, 1971." """Bank in Berkeley Hit by Blast,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, April 20, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) Richfield 44.88109 -93.267924 1 0 "4/20/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Selective Service office in Richfield, Minnesota, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the office was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Richfield Minnesota" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Soviet Trade Agency 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office State Parole Office Building 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Office Univ President 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Gatos 37.221245 -121.978639 1 0 On hoods of vehicles "4/23/1971: Suspected revolutionary leftists firebombed two delivery trucks parked outside of the main post office in Los Gatos, California, United States. There were no casualties but the trucks were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Post Office "Main Post Office, Los Gatos California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Wine bottles filled with gasoline ignited on the hoods of the two vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to trucks 0 0 "One week later, ten trucks parked at the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, located four blocks away from the post office, were set on fire (197104290004). Authorities stated that this incident was not related to the bombing at Stanford University on the same day (197104230002). There were three other bombings in Northern California on April 23rd (197104230001, 197104230004, and 197104230005)." """California Blasts Damage College, Bank, Parole Unit,"" Baltimore Sun, 4/24/1971." """Four Bombing Reported in Northern California,"" The Bulletin, April 24, 1971." """Four Terror Bombs Explode In California,"" The Bulletin, April 23, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Mill Valley 37.907625 -122.548169 1 0 Placed in night depository box "4/23/1971: A suspected member of the Weathermen bombed a Bank of America branch in Mill Valley, California, United States for the second time in a month. There were no casualties but the night depositary box was damaged and a window was shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Mill Valley California" 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 1 1 1 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Lead pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Depository box damaged and window shattered 0 0 "After the bomb went off, a caller phoned the police station and claimed credit for the incident on behalf of the Weathermen. Bruce Paul Lohmann admitted carrying out this incident and the bombing of a different Bank of America in Mill Valley on March 23rd and Tamalpais High School on April 27th (197103230001 and 197104230004). It is unknown if he was actually a member of the Weathermen. The bomb detonated at 8:04 AM. There were four other bombings in Northern California on April 23rd (197104230001, 197104230002,197104230003, and 197104230005)." """California Blasts Damage College, Bank, Parole Unit,"" Baltimore Sun, 4/24/1971." """Four Bombing Reported in Northern California,"" The Bulletin, April 24, 1971." """Arsonists Destroy Seven National Guard Vehicles,"" Rome News-Tribune, April 30, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Stanford University "4/23/1971: Unknown perpetrators shot two electrical transformers that provided power to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, United States. There were no casualties but the transformers were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Central power station for Stanford University Two electric transformers at the central power station for Stanford University 217 United States 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Central power station for Stanford University 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Four shots from either a rifle or pistol 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Hole punctured in two electric transformers 0 0 "It is unknown if the damage to the electric transformers caused the power to go out at Stanford University. This might be part of a multiple attack with the bombing at Stanford University later in the day (197104230002). There were three other bombings in Northern California on April 23rd (197104230001, 197104230003, and 197104230004)." """California Blasts Damage College, Bank, Parole Unit,"" Baltimore Sun, 4/24/1971." """Stanford Office Bombed,"" Virgin Islands Daily News, April 24, 1971." """Explosion Rips Stanford President's Office Building,"" Schenectady Gazette, April 24, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Youngstown 41.0981 -80.650789 1 0 Rear of buildings "4/24/1971: There was a suspected bombing of the Army National Guard Armory in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the building sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "Army National Guard Armory, Youngstown Ohio" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and the National Guard 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The incident occurred at 1:23 AM. There are conflicting reports as to whether the authorities believed that this was an accidental explosion within the National Guard facilities or if it was intentionally bombed. """Blast Rips Armory in Ohio City,"" Chicago Tribune, April 24, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Claremont 34.0961 -117.716404 1 0 Claremont Men's College "4/25/1971: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into Bauer Hall at Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California, United States. R.O.T.C. classes were taught in the building. The firebomb caused only slight damage." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "Building housing R.O.T.C. classrooms, Claremont Men's College" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197104250002. The Molotov cocktail was thrown around 12:30 AM. It was suspected that the fire failed to spread throughout the building because it was raining at the time. The next day, the president's office at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont California was firebombed (197104260001)." """Southland: Quake Aftershock Rocks Valley,"" Los Angeles Times,, April 26, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 25 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Claremont 34.0961 -117.716404 1 0 Pomona College "4/25/1971: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators threw a Molotov cocktail into Sumner Hall at Pomona College in Claremont, California, United States. The firebomb caused only slight damage to the building." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Pomona College "Sumner Hall, Pomona College" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Slight damage 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197104250001. The Molotov cocktail was thrown around 3:30 AM. It was suspected that the fire failed to spread throughout the building because it was raining at the time. The next day, the president's office at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont California was firebombed (197104260001)." """Southland: Quake Aftershock Rocks Valley,"" Los Angeles Times,, April 26, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 26 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Claremont 34.0961 -117.716404 1 0 Harvey Mudd College "4/26/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the President's office of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, United. There were no casualties and it not known if the office was damaged in the incident." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Harvey Mudd College Office of the President of Harvey Mudd College 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "One day before the incident, there were two firebombings at colleges in Claremont California (197104250001 and 197104250002)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "John Herbers, ""Summer's Urban Violence Stirs Fears of Terrorism,"" New York Times, September 21, 1971." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Mill Valley 37.907625 -122.548169 1 0 "4/27/1971: A bomb detonated in a men's restroom at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California, United States. There were no casualties but the restroom was damaged. Two days after the bombing, Bruce Paul Lohmann, a student at the school, was arrested and admitted carrying out this attack as well as two other recent bombings at banks in the area." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Tamalpais High School Men's Restroom of Tamalpais High School 217 United States Individual 0 1 1 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 Bruce Paul Lohmann was a student at Tamalpais High School. Lohmann also admitted bombing two Bank of America branches in Mill Valley California (197103230001 and 197104230004). There were two other fires set at the high school during the same week and there was a bomb threat against the school while Lohmann was being questioned. """Ohio Governor Pleads For May Day Restraint,"" Washington Post, April 30, 1971." """California High School Boy Admits He Set Off Bombs In School, Banks,"" The Bulletin, April 0, 1971." """7 Guard Vehicles Target of Arsonists,"" Eugene Register-Guard, April 30, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 3600 East Whittier Blvd. "4/27/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed Julien's Furniture Store in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the store was damaged." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Julien's Furniture Store "Julien's Furniture Store, Los Angeles" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Bomb consisting of low-grade black powder 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 Authorities suspected that this incident might be connected with the bombing of a Bank of America in Los Angeles a day later (197104280002). Both incidents used bombs consisting of similar material. "Robert Watich, ""Three-Way Probe Seeks Possible Link in L.A. Bombings,"" Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 "4/28/1971: Unknown perpetrators detonated a pipe bomb outside of the Bank of America branch at the Kaiser Center in Oakland, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $8,500 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Kaiser Center branch in Oakland California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 2 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type "Nine-inch long, three-inch diameter pipe bomb" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 8500 Twelve windows shattered and bomb fragments hurled into the interior of the building 0 0 "Two young men were seen ""hurriedly leaving the scene."" The bomb detonated around 5:00 AM." """Bomb Explodes at Bank,"" New York Times, April 29, 1971." """Bank Of America Branch Hit By Pipe Bomb Blast,"" Herald-Journal, April 29, 1971." """Bank Branch 27th Target of Bombing,"" The Norwalk Hour, April 29, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 2430 North Broadway "4/28/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a Lincoln Heights Bank of America branch in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the bank was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Lincoln Heights branch of Bank of America, Los Angeles" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb consisting of low-grade black powder 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "Authorities suspected that this incident might be connected with the bombing of a furniture store in Los Angeles a day earlier (197104270002). Both incidents used bombs consisting of similar substances. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." "Robert Watich, ""Three-Way Probe Seeks Possible Link in L.A. Bombings,"" Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1971." "Tom Paegel, ""Bombings Hit L.A. for Second Night,"" Los Angeles Times, 4/30/1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Montebello "4/29/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a Safeway in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but a hole was torn into the roof of the building." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Safeway Safeway in East Los Angeles 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Small black powder device thrown at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two and one half foot whole torn into the roof of the building 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple attack with the bombing of the Bank of America in Los Angeles less than an hour later (197104290003). Both incidents took place in the East Los Angeles area and used similar types of bombs. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Bank, Store Bombed, Trucks Burned in L. A.,"" Washington Post, May 1, 1971." "Robert Watich, ""Three-Way Probe Seeks Possible Link in L.A. Bombings,"" Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 East Los Angeles "4/29/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a Bank of America branch in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained $1,600 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Bank of America "Bank of America, Montebello branch in Los Angeles" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 11 "Projectile (rockets, mortars, RPGs, etc.)" Black powder device tossed from a car at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1600 Twenty windows shattered and bomb fragments damaged the interior of the building 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple attack with the bombing of Safeway in Los Angeles less than an hour earlier (197104290002). Both incidents took place in the East Los Angeles area and used similar types of bombs. The bomb was thrown from a car located in an alley behind the building. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Bank, Store Bombed, Trucks Burned in L. A.,"" Washington Post, May 1, 1971." "Robert Watich, ""Three-Way Probe Seeks Possible Link in L.A. Bombings,"" Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Gatos 37.221245 -121.978639 1 0 Parking lot "4/29/1971: Suspected revolutionary leftists set fire to ten trucks belonging to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Los Gatos, California, United States. All ten trucks were destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 1 Gas/Oil Pacific Gas and Electric Company Trucks belonging to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Los Gatos California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Ten trucks destroyed 0 0 "A week earlier delivery trucks parked at a Los Gatos post office, located four blocks away from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, were firebombed (197104230003)." """New Bombings Noted,"" The Bulletin, April 30, 1971." """Arsonists Burn Six Guard Trucks,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 1, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 "4/29/1971: Christopher Brian Cowsar went to the Air Force Recruiting Station in Berkeley, California, United States and stabbed Air Force Sergeant Rogers S. Mobley to death. During the incident Cowsar screamed, ""he's sending people to Vietnam. He's got to die.""" 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Air Force Recruiting Staff Air Force Recruiting Sergeant in Berkeley California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the War in Vietnam and the draft 0 1 1 0 9 Melee 23 Knife or Other Sharp Object Five-inch hunting knife 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Christopher Brian Cowsar was a former marine. He was captured by two men who rushed to save Sergeant Mobley after they heard him screaming. """Bank, Store Bombed, Trucks Burned in L. A.,"" Washington Post, May 1, 1971." """Recruiter Slain On Job, Hero Killed In Hold-Up,"" Afro-American, May 8, 1971." """Air Force Recruiter Stabbed,"" Lodi News-Sentinel, May 1, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 30 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 Parking lot "4/30/1971: Unknown perpetrators broke into the National Guard Armory in San Jose, California, United States and set fire to trucks stationed in the parking lot. Three vehicles were destroyed, three vehicles were heavily damaged, and one trailer was slightly damaged. Total losses were estimated at $20,000." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory Trucks stationed at the National Guard Armory in San Jose California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the National Guard 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Gasoline drained from the parked trucks and set on fire 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 "Three weapons and personnel vehicles destroyed, three heavily damaged, and one trailer slightly damaged." 0 0 The perpetrators entered into the armory by cutting a hole through a surrounding fence. Sixty-nine other trucks stationed in the parking lot were not damaged. """Bank, Store Bombed, Trucks Burned in L. A.,"" Washington Post, May 1, 1971." """Arsonists Burn Six Guard Trucks,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 1, 1971." """Saboteurs Blamed,"" The Bulletin, April 30, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 4 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Braintree 42.206391 -71.004817 1 0 "4/30/1971: Unknown perpetrators failed in their attempts to bomb the Selective Service office in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service office, Braintree Massachusetts" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Cruz 36.974025 -122.030954 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America Branch 217 United States People's Revolutionary Party 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Chico 39.73201 -121.841985 1 0 "5/4/1971: Unknown perpetrators attempted to firebomb an Air Force Recruiting Station in Chico, California, United States. However, the bomb fizzled out before it was able to ignite." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Air Force Recruiting Station "Air Force Recruiting Station, Chico California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the War in Vietnam and the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Hours after this incident, a bomb was detonated at a Bank of America branch in Chico California (197105050003). A day later, a bookstore in Chico California was firebombed (197105050004)." """Power Station, Refinery Bombed on Coast,"" Baltimore Sun, May 7. 1971." """Bombs Hit California Businesses,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 6, 1971." """Power Station, Book Store Hit by Bombs,"" The Day, May 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Fresno 36.740685 -119.785734 1 0 Thrown over a fence "5/4/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the transmission towers of the KMAK radio station in Fresno, California, United States. A junction box was damaged and the station was temporarily knocked off the air." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 16 Telecommunication 88 Radio KMAK radio station "KMAK transmission towers, Fresno California" 217 United States Chicano Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Sticks of dynamite tossed over a fence 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Junction box damaged and crater blown into ground 0 0 KMAK was a country and western music station. """Fresno Radio Station Cut Off by Bombing,"" The Milwaukee Journal, May 5, 1971." """Fresno Radio Station, Bank at Chico Bombed,"" Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Bruno 37.624421 -122.413798 1 0 "5/4/1971: Two radical leftists failed in their attempts to firebomb a Bank of America branch in San Bruno, California, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, San Bruno California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To communicate to the general public that 'political activities' are not just limited to extremist groups 0 2 2 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "In addition to George Patterson, an unarmed 17 year old male was also arrested. Weeks later, the perpetrators attempted to firebomb the San Bruno Herald (197105210002). The perpetrators stated that they just wanted to get their message out and did not want to cause any damage. They added that they did not belong to any 'fringe political group.'" """Tried to Communicate, Bombing Suspect Says,"" Los Angeles Times,, May 21, 1971." """Youth Admits Blast,"" Modesto Bee, May 21, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Chico 39.73201 -121.841985 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Chico 39.73201 -121.841985 1 0 "5/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw a firebomb at the American Opinion Bookstore in Chico, California, United States. The firebomb failed to break through the window of the store but scorched the outside wall of the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery American Opinion Bookstore "American Opinion Bookstore, Chico California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb tossed at store 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Outside wall of building scorched 0 0 "Several hours before this incident, a Bank of America branch in Chico, California was bombed (197105050003). The day before the incident there was an attempted firebombing against the Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Chico (197105040003)." """Bombs Hit California Businesses,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 6, 1971." """Power Station, Book Store Hit by Bombs,"" The Day, May 6, 1971." """2 More Bombings,"" The Evening Independent, May 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Arizona (U.S. State) Tempe 33.42551 -111.937419 1 0 Arizona State University "5/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw three firebombs into the Old Main building at Arizona State University in Tempe, United States. The fires were extinguished before any damage was inflicted on the building." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Arizona State University "Old Main building, Arizona State University" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Suspected motive is to protest against the Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Three firebombs thrown into building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The incident took place a day after the one year anniversary of the Kent State shootings. On May 5, 1971, there were protests against the Vietnam War held all over the country." """Thousands Rally Against War,"" Washington Post, May 6, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America Kansas (U.S. State) Kansas City 39.11338 -94.626824 1 0 "5/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Selective Service office that was located in a Federal building in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. There were no casualties and it is not known if the building sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Selective Service Selective Service office housed in a Federal building in Kansas City Kansas 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 The firebomb was suspected of being a Molotov cocktail. "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Riverside 33.953349 -117.396156 1 0 "University of California, Riverside" "5/5/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb on a street in the vicinity the campus of the University of California, Riverside, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "University of California, Riverside" 217 United States Student Radicals 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb connected to a timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 It is unknown when the bomb was supposed to detonate. It is believed that the timing mechanism of the device was damaged when the bomb was dropped from a moving vehicle. """Fresno Radio Station, Bank at Chino Bombed,"" Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Cupertino 37.32236 -122.032805 1 0 Ten miles west of San Jose "5/6/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed an unmanned Pacific Gas & Electric Company substation in the vicinity of San Jose, California, United States. A power generator was knocked out and electric service was temporarily stopped to Los Altos, Lost Gatos, Davenport, and Big Basin." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Pacific Gas & Electric Company "Pacific Gas & Electric Company Substation, ten miles west of San Jose" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the Vietnam War 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe-type bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 Unknown "60,000-volt power generator was knocked out. Power was temporarily stopped to 4 nearby towns, including Los Altos." 0 0 "Possibly part of a multiple attack with 197105060004. Both attacks were against energy targets in California at around the same time. However, there were many bombings in California during this time period. Also, the explosives used in the two attacks were not the same. Extent of damages coded as unknown because it could not be determined the cost of the power outage to the four Californian cities." """Power Station, Refinery Bombed on Coast,"" Baltimore Sun, May 7. 1971." """Bombers Hit Twice,"" Washington Post, May 7, 1971." """Power Station, Book Store Hit by Bombs,"" The Day, May 6, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Planted on a railroad tank car "5/6/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a Standard Oil refinery in East Los Angeles, California, United States. Standard Oil was the target of anti-war demonstrators later that day. There were no casualties but the attack caused an estimated $5,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities 108 Oil Standard Oil Standard Oil of California refinery in East Los Angeles 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the Vietnam War or to protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Bomb apparently consisting of sticks of dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 Metal walls were damaged and 200 windows were shattered. 0 0 "Possibly part of a multiple attack with 197105060003. Both attacks were against energy targets in California at around the same time. However, there were many bombings in California during this time period. Also, the explosives used in the two attacks were not the same. The offices of standard oil were the targets of anti-war protesters the same day as the bombing. Standard Oil of California was also known as the Chevron Oil Company. Moreover, the Chicano Liberation Army claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Power Station, Refinery Bombed on Coast,"" Baltimore Sun, May 7. 1971." """Bombers Hit Twice,"" Washington Post, May 7, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Burlingame 37.580157 -122.350436 1 0 "5/6/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed a Military Recruiting Center in Burlingame, California, United States. It is unknown if the recruiting center sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Military recruiting center "Military recruiting center, Burlingame California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Nevada (U.S. State) Hawthorne 38.525255 -118.624627 1 0 "5/6/1971: An explosive device detonated within the vicinity of Military Trucks at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne, Nevada, United States. Private Charles Henderson was killed and Lance Corporal Charles Bauer was injured." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) Naval Ammunition Depot Military Trucks at Naval Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne Nevada 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 There are conflicting reports as to whether authorities believed that the explosive device was set off intentionally due to sabotage or if the incident was accidental. """The Nation: 16 Detroit Police Seized in Gambling Drive,"" Los Angeles Times,, May 7, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Iowa (U.S. State) Iowa City 41.657825 -91.526534 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office City Clinic Center 217 United States Students for a Democratic Society 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5500 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 2707 South Grand Ave. "5/8/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed the Los Angeles County welfare office located in the Department of Public Social Services Building in Los Angeles, California, United States. The were no casualties but the front door was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Welfare Office Los Angeles County Welfare Office 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Front door blasted into pieces 0 0 "The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Bombing In LA,"" The Modesto Bee, May 9, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Berkeley 37.869885 -122.270539 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Greensboro 36.068994 -79.794704 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel "Home, ABT State Univ. President" 217 United States Regulators 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Altadena 34.185405 -118.131529 1 0 2408 North Lincoln Ave. "5/9/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front tossed a firebomb into the Shopping Bag market in Altadena, California, United States. There were no casualties but the supermarket sustained an estimated $2,500 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Shopping Bag Market "Shopping Bag Market, Altadena California" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb tossed into supermarket 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 Water damage 0 0 "Most of the damage resulted from the automatic sprinklers putting out the flames. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Market Bombing,"" The Modesto Bee, May 10, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Los Angeles Savings & Loan 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 San Fernando Valley "5/11/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front firebombed the Bank of America Woodland Hills branch in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bomb smashed through a window but did not cause any damage to the interior of the building." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Woodland Hills branch in Los Angeles California" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 1 9 Other 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Gallon jug containing flammable liquid smashed against the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Rear door scorched 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack with 197105110004. Hours before the incident, the Glendale Savings and Loan in Los Angeles was bombed (197105110002). The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Probe Delays Mars Launch,"" Washington Post, May 12, 1971." """Three Banks Bombed,"" Eugene Register-Guard, May 11, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 San Fernando Valley "5/11/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, unknown perpetrators firebombed the Bank of America Chatworth branch in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the rear door of the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Chatworth branch in Los Angeles California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb tossed into building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Window shattered 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack with 197105110003. Hours before the incident, the Glendale Savings and Loan in Los Angeles was bombed (197105110002). The bomb extinguished itself before it caused any damage." """Probe Delays Mars Launch,"" Washington Post, May 12, 1971." """Three Banks Bombed,"" Eugene Register-Guard, May 11, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 11 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Baltimore 39.290555 -76.609604 1 0 5500 Liberty Heights Ave. "5/11/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed Army Reserve Jeeps stationed at the Sheridan Armory in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. There were no casualties but three Jeeps sustained a total of $1,500 in damages. Nine other unexploded incendiary devices were discovered at the scene." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 35 Military Transportation/Vehicle (excluding convoys) Sheridan Armory Army Reserve Jeeps stationed at Sheridan Armory 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest and sabotage the US Army 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Bottles of sulphuric acid leaked into the gas tanks of the Jeeps that ignited when it mixed with the gasoline 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 Seat cushions and roofs damaged in three Jeeps 0 0 "The devices ignited around 4:00 AM. The perpetrators scaled a barb-wire fence to enter the facility. Nine months earlier, a firebomb was thrown at a truck stationed at a National Guard Armory in West Baltimore (197008220002)." """3 U.S. Jeeps Set A Fire At Armory,"" Baltimore Sun, May 12, 1971." """Arsonists Fire Army Jeeps,"" Baltimore Sun, May 16, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) West Palm Beach 26.714388 -80.052689 1 0 Under left rear of car "5/12/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the car of Lloyd Early, the Superintendent of Palm Beach County. The car was stationed in the parking lot of North Shore Junior-Senior High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. The vehicle sustained minor damages. The Palm Beach County school district was the scene of intense racial conflict." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Palm Beach County School Superintendent Lloyd Early 217 United States Black Nationalists African American opposition to the policies of the Palm Beach County school district 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse "Bomb consisting of black powder, two batteries, and a clock" 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage to car 0 0 "The bomb detonated at 9:15 PM while the superintendent was attending a school board meeting. Earlier in the day, there was a bomb threat at North Shore Junior-Senior High School. There was also an attempted bombing of the car belonging to the principal of a West Palm Beach High School three months earlier (197102090002)." """Bomb Jolts Early's Car At School,"" The Palm Beach Post, May 13, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 13 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Chicago Police Policemen 217 United States Black Panthers 0 4 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Rifle 0 3 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/19/1971: Members of the Black Liberation Army shot and wounded two police officers, Thomas P. Curry and Nicholas J. Binetti, in Manhattan, New York, United States. The officers were guarding the home of New York District Attorney Frank Hogan when they saw a car going the wrong way down a one-way street. When the officers caught up with the vehicle six blocks away, the perpetrators fired shots into the police car. The radio car was riddled with bullets and the windshield was shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department Police officers guarding the home of New York District Attorney Frank Horgan 217 United States Black Liberation Army To kill police 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon .45 caliber submachine gun 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windshield of police car shattered 0 0 "The Black Liberation Army claimed the attack in letters to the New York Times and New York radio station WLIB. The machine gun used in the incident was discovered by police while arresting members of the Black Liberation Army in a robbery two weeks later (197106050002). Richard Moore (Dhoruba al-Mujahid Bin Walid) was convicted of the incident in 1973 after two previous trials went to hung juries. However, the New York Supreme Court reversed the conviction in 1990 due to the prosecutions failure to disclose evidence to the defense." "Robert Daley, ""Target Blue,"" Delacorte Press, 1973." "Martin Arnold, ""Hunto On for 2 Would-Be 'Cop Killers,'"" New York Times, May 21, 1971." "Ronald Sullivan, ""Court Erupts As Judge Frees An Ex-Panther,"" New York Times, March 23, 1990." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation "ASDD Division, IBM" 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 21 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York City Policemen Piagentini and Jones 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon Automatic firearm 2 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Bruno 37.624421 -122.413798 1 0 "5/21/1971: Two radical leftists failed in their attempts to firebomb the San Bruno Herald in San Bruno, California, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 10 Journalists & Media 53 Newspaper Journalist/Staff/Facility Newspaper San Bruno Herald 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To communicate to the general public that 'political activities' are not just limited to extremist groups 0 2 2 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The message ""Power to the people-print the truth"" was taped to the door of the building. In addition to George Patterson, an unnamed 17 year old male was also arrested. Weeks earlier, the perpetrators attempted to firebomb a Bank of America branch in San Bruno (197105040005). The perpetrators stated that they just wanted to get their message out and did not want to cause any damage. They added that they did not belong to any 'fringe political group.'" """Tried to Communicate, Bombing Suspect Says,"" Los Angeles Times,, May 21, 1971." """Youth Admits Blast,"" Modesto Bee, May 21, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 23 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 20000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 25 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Walnut Creek 37.90118 -122.061628 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 21 Utilities Pacific Gas and Electric 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 28 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Bedford Park 41.77033 -87.81852 1 0 Rear parking lot "5/28/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a bomb in the parking lot of the Bedford Park Sherriff's Station in Bedford Park, Illinois, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently disarmed a half hour before it was supposed to detonate." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Bedford Park Police Department Parking lot of Bedford Park Sherriff's Station 217 United States Black Nationalists 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Five sticks of dynamite wired to an alarm clock placed in a suitcase 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb was discovered and disarmed around 11:00 PM and was set detonate at 11:32 PM. "James Coates, ""Bomb Set at Police Station,"" Chicago Tribune, May 29, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 5 29 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Cairo 37.005105 -89.176269 1 0 1400 Washington St. "5/29/1971: Black militants fired into the Police Headquarters of Cairo, Illinois, United States, injuring a police officer. Following the shooting, police officers noticed four men armed with guns across the street from the station. The officers fired on the assailants initiating a shoot-out that lasted two hours. Two additional policemen sustained bullet wounds while all four perpetrators eventually escaped." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Cairo Police Department Cairo Police Headquarters 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type .30 caliber bullets 0 0 0 3 3 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Door damaged 0 0 "The three injured policemen were Hershell Hoppe, Larry Modlin, and Terry Pigg. The perpetrators were spotted near St. Columbia Church which had served as a headquarters for the Black United Front, an organization which was directing a boycott of White owned businesses in Cairo." """3 Wounded in Cairo Shootout,"" Chicago Tribune, May 31, 1971." """Cairo Police Claim Station Is Attacked,"" Hartford Courant, May 31, 1971." """Cairo Radio Operator Shot, In Fair Condition,"" Southeast Missourian, June 1, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 3 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) El Sereno 34.081121 -118.177849 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce United California Bank 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Triple O Night Club 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 4 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Menlo Park 37.454697 -122.177909 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Wells Fargo Bank 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 10 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Petaluma 38.232471 -122.644448 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 150 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 5723 Melrose Ave. "6/11/1971: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators, protesting the actions of the Mexican government, bombed the Mexican-American radio station KALI in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but windows at the building were shattered." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 10 Journalists & Media 54 Radio Journalist/Staff/Facility Mexican-American radio station in the Los Angeles area KALI 217 United States Chicano Radicals "To protest the complicity of the Mexican government, in the death of eight student protesters, during riots in Mexico City." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb placed outside the door of the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered 0 0 "This is part of a multiple incident with 197106110003. KALI was bombed an hour before KWKW. After the bombings, an anonymous caller stated that the attacks were in retaliation for the death of eight left-wing Mexican protesters during demonstrations in Mexico City a week earlier. In a tape recording released on August 14, the Chicano Liberation Front denied participating in the bombings of Mexican-American radio stations. There were four other bombings of Mexican-American facilities in the Los Angeles area during the same week (197106130002, 197106130001, 197106150001, and 197106170001)." "Tom Paegel, ""Wilshire Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1971." """Possible Link of 4 Bombings to Same Group Investigated,"" Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Pasadena 34.147235 -118.144264 1 0 800 Sierra Madre Ave. "6/11/1971: In a series of related incidents, unknown perpetrators, protesting the actions of the Mexican government, bombed the Mexican-American radio station KWKW in Pasadena, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $1,000 in damages. Additionally, station was knocked off the air for ten minutes." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 10 Journalists & Media 54 Radio Journalist/Staff/Facility Mexican-American radio station in the Los Angeles area KWKW 217 United States Chicano Radicals "To protest the complicity of the Mexican government, in the death of eight student protesters, during riots in Mexico City." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb tossed on the roof of the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 Hole blown into the ceiling of the building and the station knocked off the radio for ten minutes. 0 0 "This is part of a multiple incident with 197106110002. KWKW was bombed an hour after KALI. After the bombings, an anonymous caller stated that the attacks were in retaliation for the death of eight left-wing Mexican protesters during demonstrations in Mexico City a week earlier. In a tape recording released on August 14, the Chicano Liberation Front denied participating in the bombings of Mexican-American radio stations. There were four other bombings of Mexican-American facilities in the Los Angeles area during the same week (197106130002, 197106130001, 197106150001, and 197106170001)." "Tom Paegel, ""Wilshire Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1971." """Possible Link of 4 Bombings to Same Group Investigated,"" Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 18 Tourists 98 Other Facility Mexican government tourist office 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 13 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 5353 Melrose Ave. "6/13/1971: Unknown perpetrators, protesting the actions of the Mexican government, bombed a gas station adjacent to the Spanish language television channel KMEX-TV in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but a truck sustained minor damage and one window at the gas station was shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 10 Journalists & Media 55 Television Journalist/Staff/Facility Spanish language television station in the Los Angeles area KMEX-TV 217 United States 1 Business 1 Gas/Oil Gas station next to Spanish language television station in the Los Angeles area Herb's Arco Service Station 217 United States Chicano Radicals "To protest the complicity of the Mexican government, in the death of eight student protesters, during riots in Mexico City." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Small homemade bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Truck damaged and one window at the gas station shattered 0 0 "Later in the same day, a Mexican tourist office in Los Angeles was bombed (197106130001). There were five other bombings of Mexican-American facilities in the Los Angeles area during the same week (197106110002, 197106110003, 197106130002, 197106150001, and 197106170001)." "Tom Paegel, ""Wilshire Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1971." """Possible Link of 4 Bombings to Same Group Investigated,"" Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1971." "John Kumbula, ""Police Report 'Strong' Suspects in Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 15 "June 14-16, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) East Los Angeles 34.023894 -118.171988 1 0 East Los Angeles "6/15/1971: Unknown perpetrators, protesting the actions of the Mexican government, bombed the Joaquin Murieta Center, a Mexican-American college recruitment facility, in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the buildings sustained any damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) Mexican-American establishment in the Los Angeles area "Joaquin Murieta Center, Los Angeles California" 217 United States Chicano Radicals "To protest the complicity of the Mexican government, in the death of eight student protesters, during riots in Mexico City." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "The Joaquin Murieta Center was funded by the American government. There were five other bombings of Mexican-American facilities in the Los Angeles area during the same week (197106110002, 197106110003, 197106130002, 197106130001, and 197106170001)." "John Kumbula, ""Police Report 'Strong' Suspects in Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 16 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Cruz 36.974025 -122.030954 1 0 "6/16/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb at the county building in Santa Cruz, California, United States. An anonymous caller notified the authorities of the device and it was subsequently removed." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office County building "County building, Santa Cruz California" 217 United States Chicano Radicals To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Fourteen inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb was set to detonate four days after it was removed. """The State: S.F. Court to Get Bulletproof Zone for Trial,"" Los Angeles Times, June 17, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1436 South Main St. "6/17/1971: Unknown perpetrators, protesting the actions of the Mexican government, bombed the Mexican-American newspaper LA Opinion in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the front of the office was damaged and windows at an store adjacent store were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 10 Journalists & Media 53 Newspaper Journalist/Staff/Facility Mexican-American newspaper in the Los Angeles area Offices of LA Opinion 217 United States Chicano Radicals "To protest the complicity of the Mexican government, in the death of eight student protesters, during riots in Mexico City." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb placed outside the front door of the building or tossed at the building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Doors, windows, and ceiling in the front of the building damaged. Windows at business next door shattered." 0 0 "The bombing caused 'several thousands' of dollars of damage to the building. The newspaper received a bomb threat after the attacks on KALI and KWKW (197106110002 and 197106110003). There were three other bombings of Mexican-American facilities in the Los Angeles area during the same week (197106130002, 197106130001, and 197106150001). In a tape recording released on August 14, the Chicano Liberation Front denied participating in the bombings of a Mexican-American newspaper." "John Kumbula, ""Police Report 'Strong' Suspects in Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." """Spanish Paper Bombed,"" The Virgin Islands Daily News, June 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 On chair in front of room "6/21/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in a purse and left the device at a City Council meeting in San Jose, California, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed. The meeting discussed a controversial debate on a proposed mobile home development." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office San Jose City Council "City Council Building, San Jose California" 217 United States Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Three inch pipe bomb with timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb's timing device stopped at 8:10 PM. The bomb would not have detonated anyways as it lacked a blasting cap. The bomb was discovered after an anonymous caller stated that a bomb would go off at the City Council meeting at 9:00 PM. Three previous City Council meetings received bomb threats. """New San Jose Bomb Scare,"" New York Times, June 23, 1971." """Find Bomb In Council Room,"" Gettysburg Times, June 22, 1971." """Purse Bomb At Meeting Proves Dud,"" Lawrence Daily Journal-World, June 22, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Glen Cove 40.863958 -73.630786 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 47 "International Organization (peacekeeper, aid agency, compound)" estate of Soviet UN mission 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "California State University, Los Angeles" "6/22/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a campus security police car parked outside of the administration building at California State University, Los Angeles, United States. There were no casualties but the vehicle was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 50 Other Personnel "California State University, Los Angeles" "Campus police vehicle at California State University, Los Angeles" 217 United States 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) "Campus police, California State University, Los Angeles" Cal State Los Angeles campus police vehicle stationed outside of administration building. 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Campus patrol car destroyed 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple incident with 197106220003. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Metropolitan: Bombs Explode at Two Schools,"" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 22 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 3501 North Broadway "6/22/1971: In a series of two incidents that might have been part of a multiple attack, suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a counselor's office at Lincoln High School in Los Angeles, California, United States. While police were investigating the incident, a police car located outside of the high school was bombed. There were no casualties but the counselor's office and the police car were both damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Lincoln High School, Los Angeles" Counselor's office at Lincoln High School 217 United States 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Los Angeles Police Department Unoccupied Los Angeles Police Department vehicle whose officers were investigating a bombing at Lincoln High School 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 15 Vehicle Bomb inside or under police vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Counselor's office and police car damaged 0 0 "This might be part of a multiple incident with 197106220002. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Metropolitan: Bombs Explode at Two Schools,"" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 24 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Oakland 37.805065 -122.273024 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 24 "June 24-25, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 East Los Angeles "6/24/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front detonated a bomb at Belvedere Junior High School in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the explosion destroyed one office at the school and shattered windows in three others." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Junior High School in a predominately Mexican-American area "Belvedere Junior High School, Los Angeles" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb placed on window sill 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) One office destroyed and windows knocked out in three other offices 0 0 "The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." "Bill Varie, ""Photo Standalone 7 - No Title,"" Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Freeport 40.658455 -73.587219 1 0 "6/25/1971: Unknown perpetrators failed in their attempts to firebomb a draft board in Freeport, New York, United States." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Draft board "Draft board, Freeport New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 6 26 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Security Pacific National Bank 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 0 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino theatre 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1350 San Pablo St. "7/1/1971: A member of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed the 63rd Army Reserve center in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $2,400 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Reserve center "63rd Army Reserve center, Los Angeles California" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 0 1 1 1 3 Call (pre-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2400 Door destroyed and twenty-four windows shattered 0 0 "Shortly before the device detonated, an anonymous caller phoned the police warning that the Chicano Liberation Front placed a bomb at the Army Reserve center. The Chicano Liberation Army also claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" Furthermore, a fake bomb was also discovered at a travel agency in Beverly Hills around the same time as this incident (197107010002)." """2 Bombs in L.A.; One Blasts Army Center, 2nd Fake,"" Los Angeles Times, July 3, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 4 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Office Building 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Montebello 34.01958 -118.116459 1 0 2100 W. Cleveland "7/6/1971: The Chicano Liberation Front threw a firebomb into Montebello High School in Montebello, California, United States. There were no casualties but one classroom was destroyed and classrooms were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Montebello High School Classroom building at Montebello High School 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front To protest the treatment of Mexican-Americans 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Tossed firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered 0 0 "The firebombing occurred at 12:19 AM. Minutes after the fire broke out, a spokesman for the Chicano Liberation Front called the Los Angeles Times claiming responsibility the attack. The Chicano Liberation Army also claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs.""" """Montebello High Hit by Firebomb,"" Los Angeles Times, July 6, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Pan American National Bank 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 8 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 "7/8/1971: The Chicano Liberation Front bombed a post office in East Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but windows were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Post Office Post office in East Los Angeles 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "The Los Angeles Herald-Examiner received an anonymous call stating that the incident was carried out by the Chicano Liberation Front. The Chicano Liberation Army also claimed credit for the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs.""" """Chicano Militants Bomb LA Post Office,"" Eugene Register-Guard, July 9, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 9 0 217 United States 1 North America Rhode Island (U.S. State) Providence 41.823875 -71.411994 1 0 Sidewalk next to building "7/9/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the City Hall of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. There were no casualties but windows were shattered at the City Hall and surrounding buildings." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office City Hall Providence City Hall 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 2 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows of the bottom two floors of city hall and six surrounding businesses shattered. Hole ripped through sidewalk. 0 0 "Two youths, believed to be the perpetrators, were seen in the vicinity of Providence City Hall right before the bomb detonated. The mayor of Providence, Joseph H. Doorley Jr., stated that the perpetrators wanted to ""destroy the fabric of this government.""" """Bomb Blows Out Windows In City Hall in Providence,"" New York Times, July 10, 1971." """2 Youths Sought in Blast,"" New York Times, July 11, 1971." """Tampering Is Feared in Sirhan Case,"" Washington Post, July 11, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 1 0 "7/9/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the Selective Service Headquarters in San Diego, California, United States. There were no casualties and it is not known if the building was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Selective Service "Selective Service Headquarters, San Diego California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the draft 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 18 "July 18-19, 1971" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1969 South Atlantic Blvd. "7/18/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front bombed a Monterey Park branch of the Bank of America in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but the explosion caused extensive damage to the interior of the building." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Monterey Park branch of Bank of America, Los Angeles" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 1 -99 -99 1 9 Other 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows and glass doors of the building shattered. Extensive damage to the inside of the bank. 0 0 "The bomb detonated at 10:21 PM. The Chicano Liberation Front claimed credit the incident in a tape recording sent to the Los Angeles Free Press. The CLF stated that they were ""fed up with our people being treated like dogs."" However, authorities could not confirm if the CLF actually committed the attack." """Metropolitan: Bank in Monterey Park Bombed,"" Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1971." "Paul Houston and Franz Rodriguez, ""Chicano Militants Reportedly Claim 28 Bombings in L.A.,"" Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 21 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Downtown "7/21/1971: Three members of the Black Liberation Army robbed Fidelity Savings and Loan in San Francisco, California, United States. $9,400 was stolen." 1 0 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 5 Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Fidelity Savings and Loan Fidelity Savings and Loan in downtown San Francisco 217 United States Black Liberation Army The Black Liberation Army stole money in order to support their armed struggle. BLA members believed that armed struggle was the only means by which the Black Nationalist movement could break the psychological-class chains of 20th century enslavement. 0 0 3 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Automatic pistol and sawed-off shotgun 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 9400 Money stolen 0 0 "Anthony Bottom held up the bank teller while Francisco Torres kept watch. Anthony Bottom was convicted of the incident while Gabriel and Francisco Torres pled guilty. It is believed that some of the money stolen was used to help fund other BLA attacks, however, it is unknown if any of the money was also marked for personal use." "Robert Tanenbaum and Philip Rosenberg, ""Badge of the Assassin,"" E. P. Dutton, 1979." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 24 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Cruz 36.974025 -122.030954 1 0 DeLavega Park "7/24/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed and robbed the National Guard Armory in Santa Cruz, California, United States. There were no casualties but the pipe bomb caused major damage to the armory's radio equipment room. Several guns were also stolen." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "National Guard Armory, Santa Cruz California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and the National Guard 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "Radio communications equipment destroyed. Moreover, submachine guns, M-1 rifles, and pistols stolen." 0 0 """The State: Santa Cruz National Guard Armory Bombed,"" Los Angeles Times, July 26, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" Soviet Embassy car 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Ben Lomond 37.088884 -122.09125 1 0 "7/28/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw two firebombs into the Bank of America branch in Ben Lomond, California, United States. The fire was extinguished quickly and caused little damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America, Ben Lomond California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "Bank of America was perceived to symbolize the ""capitalist exploitation of the little man.""" 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebombs thrown into building 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Little damage 0 0 The same Bank of America branch was bombed in April (197104050001). """62d Firebomb Hits Bank of America,"" Washington Post, July 31, 1971." """Two Fire Bombs Hit Bank Branch,"" Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 7 30 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Beverly Hills 34.073485 -118.400344 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Travel Agency 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 11 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business Trucking Firm 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Pennsylvania (U.S. State) Pittsburgh 40.438335 -79.997459 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Fayetteville 33.44865 -84.454564 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 9 Unknown 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Bank Police Officer 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 13 Unknown 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disorders and Terrorism Chronology 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Atlanta 33.748315 -84.391109 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 1 1 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Vermont (U.S. State) Vernon 42.761624 -72.511495 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Yankee Nuclear Power Plant 217 United States Unknown 0 1 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistol 0 1 1 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Cleveland 41.504365 -81.690459 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 22 Violent Political Party 110 Party Office/Facility Black Panther Party Headquarters 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 700 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery supermarket 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 300 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery supermarket 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 700 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 500 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery grocery 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 700 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Hoboken 40.737165 -74.030969 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/23/1971: Unknown perpetrators placed a pipe bomb in the main lobby of Yeshiva University in Manhattan, New York, United States. The bomb was discovered and disarmed three minutes before it was set to detonate." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Yeshiva University "Main lobby of Yeshiva University Building, Manhattan New York" 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb with timing device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bomb was defused around 8:15 AM. """21 Are Charged In Draft Raid,"" Washington Post, August 24, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bankers Trust Co. 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 4 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Indiana (U.S. State) Hammond 41.60508 -87.508934 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Federal Office Building 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business Real Estate Office 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Francsico Policemen 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon Automatic firearm 0 2 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Department of Corrections/Office of California Pri 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 13 Unknown 0 0 0 Disorders and Terrorism Chronology 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Sacramento 38.579065 -121.491014 1 0 "8/28/1971: In a series of related attacks, the Weathermen bombed the headquarters of the Department of Corrections Office located in a state office facility in Sacramento, California, United States. There were no casualties but two restrooms were destroyed and the building sustained structural damage. The incident took place on the same day as the funeral of George Jackson." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Department of Corrections "Headquarters of Department of Corrections Office, Sacramento California" 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" Response to the death of George Jackson 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Men's and women's restrooms destroyed. Water pipes and electrical lines damaged. 0 0 "This was part of a multiple attack with 197108280003. The bomb detonated around 2:02 AM. A caller claiming to be from the Weathermen warned authorities of the bombing right before the incident. The Weathermen also claimed the bombing in a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle. Authorities did not believe that this incident related was to the bombing of the State Department of Rehabilitation in San Mateo the same day (197108280005). George Jackson, an African American revolutionary, died attempting to break out of San Quentin prison. His funeral was held the same day as the incident. A San Francisco police officer was killed by the Black Liberation Army protesting George Jackson's death a day later (197108290001)." """Death of Jackson Cited in Bombing Of Calif. Offices,"" Washington Post, August 29, 1971." "Douglas E. Kneeland, ""Policeman's Killing Called Retaliation for Jackson's,"" New York Times, August 31, 1971." "George Skelton, ""Anonymous Calls in 2 California Blasts,"" The Bryan Times, August 28, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Mateo 37.54703 -122.314834 1 0 "Sixth floor, 714 P Street" "8/28/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the State Department of Rehabilitation Office in San Mateo California. There were no casualties but the building sustained an estimated $40,000 in damages. The incident took place on the same day as the funeral of George Jackson, a leader of the Black Panthers." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office California Department of Rehabilitation "State Department of Rehabilitation Office, San Mateo California" 217 United States Black Nationalists Response to the death of George Jackson 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 40000 "Door blown off, windows shattered, and interior walls damaged" 0 0 "The bomb detonated around 12:00 AM. Authorities did not believe that this incident was related to the two other bombings of California Corrections Offices on the same day (197108280003 and 197108280004). George Jackson, an African American revolutionary, died attempting to break out of San Quentin prison. His funeral was held the same day as the incident. A San Francisco police officer was killed by the Black Liberation Army protesting George Jackson's death a day later (197108290001)." """Death of Jackson Cited in Bombing Of Calif. Offices,"" Washington Post, August 29, 1971." "Douglas E. Kneeland, ""Policeman's Killing Called Retaliation for Jackson's,"" New York Times, August 31, 1971." "George Skelton, ""Anonymous Calls in 2 California Blasts,"" The Bryan Times, August 28, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers San Francisco Police Police Sgt. 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 2 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Automatic firearm 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Vernon 34.004995 -118.230244 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 29 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 5000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 8 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Pontiac 42.636876 -83.288425 1 0 Board of Education Maintenance Building "8/30/1971: Ten school buses, that would have been used to transport African American students as part of a court-ordered integration plan, were blown up in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Five members of the Ku Klux Klan were convicted of the attack." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 19 Transportation 99 Bus (excluding tourists) School buses intended to be used for school integration. School buses of Pontiac Michigan 217 United States Ku Klux Klan To prevent school desegregation. 0 5 5 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Ten school buses were destroyed. 0 0 "Robert Miles, Dennis Ramsey, Wallace Fruit, Alex Distel, and Raymond Quick were convicted of this attack. The prosecution was assisted by an informer within the KKK. Elmer Tackett, another Klansman, stated on his death bed that he was the person who committed the attack, howeverm the original convictions were never overturned. Robert Miles was also convicted for incident 197104030003." """School Buses in Pontiac, Mich., Are Destroyed by Fire Bombs,"" New York Times, August 31, 1971." "William K. Stevens, ""5 Ex-Klansmen Convicted in School Bus Bomb Plot,"" New York Times, May 22, 1973." """Bomb Admitted by Dying Klansman,"" New York Times, March 2, 1974." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Columbus 32.462925 -84.987629 1 0 Two classrooms in a vacant school "9/1/1971: Unknown perpetrators detonated a dynamite bomb in two vacant classrooms of a desegregated school in Columbus, Georgia, United States. There were no casualties." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Desegregated school 217 United States White Extremists To protest/prevent school integration. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT Dynamite 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "This attack took place during heightened racial tensions as a result of the desegregation of the schools in Columbus, Georgia. The school was vacant, at the time, because the state and federal courts gave contradictory orders on desegregation. The school was eventually desegregated." "James T. Wooten, ""Busing Opposition Stiffens in South,"" New York Times, September 5, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 2 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Kannapolis 35.504141 -80.637628 1 0 "9/2/1971: Unknown perpetrators threw eight firebombs into the recently desegregated George Washington Carver Elementary School in Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States. There were no casualties and the school sustained only minor damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Desegregated school George Washington Carver Elementary School 217 United States White Extremists To protest/prevent school integration. 0 3 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Eight gasoline filled beer bottles with burning wicks were used in the attack. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The building was only slightly damaged. Three firebombs were thrown against walls of the school and five firebombs were thrown through the windows. 0 0 Witnesses saw three males run away from the scene after the attack. """Carver School Firebombed at Kannapolis,"" New Journal and Guide, September 11, 1971." "James T. Wooten, ""Busing Opposition Stiffens in South,"" New York Times, September 5, 1971." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 2 0 217 United States 1 North America North Carolina (U.S. State) Fort Bragg 35.135575 -78.997354 1 0 "9/2/1971: Unknown perpetrators failed in their attempts to bomb a barracks at the Fort Bragg Army Base in North Carolina, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Base "Barracks, Fort Bragg Army Base" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Intersection of Market St. and New Montgomery St. "9/7/1971: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at a Bank of America branch in San Francisco, California, United States in July 1971. The bomb, set to explode nine months later, prematurely detonated on September 7, 1971. There were no casualties and the bank sustained minor damage. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America "Bank of America branch, San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. This was the only incident in which the bomb detonated. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Albany 42.651445 -73.755254 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Department of Corrections 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 75000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Plainfield 40.617623 -74.417061 1 0 Intersection of West 6th Street and Liberty Street "9/18/1971: Unknown perpetrators ambushed Police Officer Frank Buczek while he was on duty in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Officer Buczek was shot in the back of the head and died from his wounds." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Plainfield Police Department Indiscriminate police officer in Plainfield New Jersey 217 United States Black Nationalists To kill police 1 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police Officer Frank Buczek was killed ""execution style."" A year earlier, Plainfield Police Officer Robert Perry was killed two blocks away while on duty (197006300001)." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." """The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers: Patrolman Frank Buczek,"" The Officer Down Memorial Page, 2009. <http://www.odmp.org/officer/2450-patrolman-frank-buczek>." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 7 Government (Diplomatic) Malawi U.N. Mission 120 Malawi Black Revolutionary Assault Team 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) Zaire Mission to U.N. 229 Democratic Republic of the Congo Black Revolutionary Assault Team 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Chase Manhattan Bank 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 24 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Chase Manhattan International Banking Corporation 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Oregon (U.S. State) Portland 45.511795 -122.675629 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Army Recruiting Center 217 United States Quartermoon Society 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 400 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 9 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Michigan (U.S. State) Detroit 42.331685 -83.047924 1 0 "9/24/1971: Barbara Pliskow, a member of the White Panther Party working on behalf of the Black Liberation Army, attempted to hijack American Airlines flight 124 traveling from Detroit to New York City, United States. Pliskow carried two sticks of dynamite and a pistol in a shopping bag. She hoped to free two Black Panthers from prison, Michael D. Hill and Ronald K. Irwin, and fly them to Algeria. However, police were informed of the attack and detained Pliskow at Detroit Metropolitan Airport before the flight disembarked." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 Hijacking 6 Airports & Aircraft 42 Aircraft (not at an airport) American Airlines American Airlines Flight 124 217 United States Black Liberation Army Protesting the deaths of African American revolutionaries in New York and California prisons 0 1 1 1 5 Note left at scene 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 28 Dynamite/TNT 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Two sticks of dynamite and .25 caliber pistol 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "After receiving a tip of the planned hijacking from the police, the passengers deplaned the aircraft under the ruse of a mechanical failure and were held in a waiting room. Barbara Pliskow took out her gun and dynamite and stated that everyone was going to die, but she was quickly disarmed and arrested. In her purse a note signed by the Black Liberation Army was discovered stating the motives behind the attack were ""because we have watched the senseless murder of political prisoners at Tombs in New York, San Quentin and Attica, we've decided to take this action. No course but to escalate. We're prepared to give life."" Two other people suspected of being affiliated with the Black Panthers, Brenda Jackson and David Reddus, were charged with conspiracy for this incident." """Armed Woman Held on Hijacking Tip,"" New York Times, September 25, 1971." """Police In Detroit Foil Hijack Try,"" Baltimore Sun, September 25, 1971." """Woman Seized In Hijack Attempt South To Free 2 Black Panthers,"" Toledo Blade, September 25, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Tampa 27.94653 -82.459269 1 0 "10/3/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the R.O.T.C. building at the University of Tampa in Florida, United States. It is not known if the building sustained any damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy R.O.T.C. "R.O.T.C. building, University of Tampa" 217 United States Student Radicals To protest the R.O.T.C. program 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Atlanta 33.748315 -84.391109 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Fulton National Bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 11 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Santa Cruz 36.974025 -122.030954 1 0 "10/11/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed a Wells Fargo Bank branch in Santa Cruz, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained minor damage." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Bank branch in Santa Cruz California 217 United States Left-Wing Militants 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Small window shattered 0 0 "The bomb detonated at 3:45 AM. The bank was a block away from the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. Four months before the incident, a Wells Fargo Bank was bombed in Menlo Park California (197106060002)." """Bomb Breaks Glass at Santa Cruz Bank,"" Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1971." """The State: NAACP Will Sue State on Discrimination,"" Los Angeles Times, October 12, 1971." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 14 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Iran Consul 94 Iran Individual 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Boston 42.358635 -71.056699 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Center for International Studies" 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 18 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Travel Agency 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Government (Diplomatic) 47 "International Organization (peacekeeper, aid agency, compound)" Apartment of Soviet UN Delegation 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Rifle 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 10 31 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Nassau (County) 40.654614 -73.559413 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building College Building 217 United States Students for a Democratic Society 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 2 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 3 0 217 United States 1 North America Georgia (U.S. State) Atlanta 33.748315 -84.391109 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 1 Assassination 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Atlanta Police "Policeman, James Richard Green" 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistol 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 10 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "11/10/1971: Unknown perpetrators failed in their attempts to bomb a National Guard Armory in New York City, United States." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost National Guard Armory "National Guard Armory, New York City" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the National Guard 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Oklahoma (U.S. State) Norman 35.22076 -97.446599 1 0 Oklahoma University "11/12/1971: Unknown perpetrators through a firebomb into University Administration Building at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. The resulting fire caused minor damages and was quickly extinguished." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Oklahoma University "University Administration Building, Oklahoma University" 217 United States White Extremists This incident occurred during a period of intense racial conflict on the Oklahoma University campus 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Kerosene filled wine bottles 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Minor damage 0 0 "At the time, African American students at Oklahoma University believed that many ""racial atrocities"" were being committed on campus. Five days after the incident, there was a shooting at the Black People's Union and four buildings on campus were firebombed (197111170002 and 197111170003)." """Arsonists Are Hunted At Okla. U.,"" Washington Post, November 19, 1971." """Probe Arson in OU Fires,"" The Fort Scott Tribune, November 18, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Sons of Liberty 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank of America Bank of America 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Oklahoma (U.S. State) Norman 35.22076 -97.446599 1 0 Oklahoma University "11/17/1971: Unknown perpetrators fired a shot into the Black People's Union at Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. There were no casualties but a window was shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Black People's Union "Black People's Union, Oklahoma University" 217 United States White Extremists To intimidate African Americans on the Oklahoma University campus 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type .22 caliber slug 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Window shattered 0 0 "The shot was fired from a car. At the time, African American students at Oklahoma University believed that many ""racial atrocities"" were being committed on campus. Five days before the incident, the University Administration Building was firebombed (197111120002). Hours after the incident, four buildings on campus were firebombed (197111170003)." """Arsonists Are Hunted At Okla. U.,"" Washington Post, November 19, 1971." """Probe Arson in OU Fires,"" The Fort Scott Tribune, November 18, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 17 0 26255 217 United States 1 North America Oklahoma (U.S. State) Norman 35.22076 -97.446599 1 0 Oklahoma University "11/17/1971: Unknown perpetrators set fire to four buildings on the Oklahoma University campus in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. Two other incendiary devices failed to ignite. The Bizel Memorial Library was also vandalized. In total, twenty-seven people were injured and the buildings sustained an estimated $200,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Oklahoma University "Storage building, Walker Tower, Wilson Center Cafeteria, Building 8, Microbiology building, and the Bizel Memorial Library at Oklahoma University" 217 United States 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Oklahoma University Campus Police "Campus Police Building, Oklahoma University" 217 United States White Extremists This incident occurred during a period of intense racial conflict on the Oklahoma University campus 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol 11 Sabotage Equipment Explosive wick incendiary devices taped to doors of building. Library cards dumped on the floor and soaked with glue and molasses. 0 0 0 27 27 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200000 "Building 8 destroyed. Walker Tower, Wilson Center Cafeteria, and Storage building damaged." 0 0 "At the time, African American students at Oklahoma University believed that many ""racial atrocities"" were being committed on campus. The first fire began at a book storage building at 10:30 PM. At 4:30 AM, on November 18, two fires simultaneously ignited at the Wilson Center Cafeteria and Walker Tower. A fire was set at Building 8 on south campus at 5:20 AM. Failed incendiary devices were also discovered at the Microbiology building and Campus Police Building. Five days before the incident, the University Administration Building was firebombed (197111120002). Hours before the incident, there was a shooting at the Black People's Union (197111170002)." """Arsonists Are Hunted At Okla. U.,"" Washington Post, November 19, 1971." """Probe Arson in OU Fires,"" The Fort Scott Tribune, November 18, 1971." """OU Damages $200,000, 27 Hurt; Vandals Sought,"" Lawrence Journal-World, November 19, 1971." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 17 0 217 United States 1 North America Idaho (U.S. State) Boise 43.60698 -116.193409 1 0 "11/17/1971: Unknown perpetrators bombed the military induction center in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is not known if the induction center was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Military induction center "Military induction center, Boise Idaho" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the draft and the US military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bombed 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Wellesley 42.29776 -71.289744 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation Honeywell Corporation 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 15000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Deer Park 40.75815 -73.327739 1 0 1 1 1 -9 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2500 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Camden 39.945255 -75.119129 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business Office Building 217 United States Puerto Rican Liberation Front 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 11 30 0 217 United States 1 North America Ohio (U.S. State) Akron 41.084195 -81.514059 1 0 "11/30/1971: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Army Reserve building in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is not known whether the building sustained any damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Reserve "Army Reserve building, Akron Ohio" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the US military 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Russian Gift Shop 359 Soviet Union Jewish Armed Resistance 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 6 0 217 United States 1 North America Minnesota (U.S. State) Shakopee 44.79808 -93.526664 1 0 "12/6/1971: Members of the Jewish Armed Resistance claimed credit for bombing a store in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States that sold Russian gifts. There were no casualties but the store was destroyed." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Store selling Russian products Store selling Russian products in Shakopee Minnesota 217 United States Jewish Armed Resistance Protest the treatment of Jews by the Soviet Union 0 -99 -99 1 10 Unknown 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Store destroyed 0 0 A day before this attack the Jewish Armed Resistance claimed credit for bombing a store that sold Russian gifts in New York. (197112050001) "Robert I. Friedman, ""The False Prophet: Rabbi Meir Kahane,"" Lawrence Hill Books, 1990." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Stanford Linear Accelerator 217 United States Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 15 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 Central Square "12/15/1971: Members of the Sons of Liberty placed a pipe bomb adjacent to the Cambridgeport Savings Bank in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently removed." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Cambridgeport Savings Bank "Cambridgeport Savings Bank, Cambridge Massachusetts" 217 United States Sons of Liberty Protest the oppression of the masses 0 -99 -99 1 3 Call (pre-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse eighteen inch pipe bomb connected to a wrist watch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The Associated Press received a call from the Songs of Liberty claiming the attack before the bomb was discovered. It is unknown whether the bomb consisted of dynamite or black powder. Five days later, a pipe bomb detonated in the Cambridge Police Headquarters (197112200002)." """Bomb Found at Bank,"" New York Times, December 16, 1971." """Bomb Found In Bank Doorway,"" Bangor Daily News, December 16, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Massachusetts (U.S. State) Cambridge 42.36679 -71.106019 1 0 "12/20/1971: The Cambridge Police Headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States was bombed by a group calling itself Comrades in Arms. There were no casualties but communication equipment was damaged and two windows were shattered." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Cambridge Police Department Cambridge Police Headquarters 217 United States Comrades in Arms "To protest the ""American police state""" 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Two windows shattered and interior of building damaged. Communications partly disrupted. 0 0 "The WBCN radio station received a letter from the Comrades in Arms claiming responsibility. One month before the incident, the Comrades in Arms claimed responsibility for bombing the Honeywell Building (197111180001). A pipe bomb was discovered outside of a Cambridge bank five days before the incident (197112150003)." """Police Station Blasted,"" New York Times, December 21, 1971." """Group Is Taking Responsibility For Mass. Blast,"" Lewiston Daily Sun, December 22, 1971." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1971 12 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Camden 39.945255 -75.119129 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Puerto Rican Liberation Front 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Buffalo 42.88544 -78.878464 1 0 Men's Restroom "1/5/1972: Unknown perpetrators detonated a bomb in the regional office of the State Correctional Services Department in Buffalo, New York, United States. There were no casualties and it is unknown if the explosion caused any damage to the facility. A second bomb discovered at the scene was subsequently deactivated. This incident took place three months after the Attica Prison riots." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Correctional Services Department Office "Regional Office of the State Correctional Services Department, Buffalo New York" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants "To protest the establishment, specifically their role in the Attica Prison riot" 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Football shaped bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 4 Unknown 0 0 "After the bomb detonated, an anonymous caller phoned United Press International stating that the incident was the ""beginning of a campaign of reprisals. We have not forgotten in these past three months. We are just beginning-We are Attica.""" """Bomb Explodes,"" Washington Post, January 7, 1972." """Bomb Goes Off Near Prison Dept. Office,"" Chicago Tribune, January 6, 1972." """Blast in Correction Office,"" New York Times, January 6, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 6 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 68 Named Civilian Paula Tharp 217 United States Secret Army Organization 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Rifle 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 1 Montgomery St. "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at Crocker Citizens National Bank in San Francisco, California, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Crocker Citizens National Bank "Crocker Citizens National Bank, San Francisco" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Francisco 37.777125 -122.419644 1 0 Intersection of Market St. and Montgomery St. "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at a Wells Fargo Bank branch in San Francisco, California, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Wells Fargo Bank "Wells Fargo Bank branch, San Francisco California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 First National Plaza "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at the First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce First National Bank "First National Bank, Chicago Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 31 South LaSalle St. "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at the Continental Illinois National Bank of Chicago, Illinois, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Continental Illinois National Bank "Continental Illinois National Bank, Chicago Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Chicago 41.88415 -87.632409 1 0 50 South LaSalle St. "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at a Northern Trust Company bank branch in Chicago, Illinois, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Northern Trust Company "Northern Trust Company, Chicago Illinois" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070006, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070006, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at the Marine Midland Grace Trust Company of New York, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Marine Midland Grace Trust Company of New York Marine Midland Grace Trust Company of New York on 140 Broadway 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070007, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070007, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at the Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company in Manhattan, New York, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company in New York on 40 Wall St. 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, and 197201070008. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070008" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "1/7/1972: In a series of nine related incidents, Ronald Kaufman placed a time bomb in a security deposit box at the First National City Bank of New York, United States in July 1971. Six months later, Kaufman sent an anonymous letter to various media outlets notifying the authorities of the location of the explosive device. Subsequently, the bomb was discovered and removed. Ronald Kaufman hoped to use this incident to show the government that he should be considered a serious threat. He warned that he would plan bombings in the future to leverage the federal government into releasing political prisoners." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce First National City Bank First National City Bank in New York on 107 William St. 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To leverage the US government to free political prisoners 0 1 1 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Clock connected to a battery recharger with a half-pound of smokeless black powder wrapped in a styrofoam set to detonate after 217 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, and 197201070007. Ronald Kaufman associated with the Students for a Democratic Society. Within the letters notifying the authorities of the explosive devices, he claimed to represent the ""Movement in Amerika"" and the missives ended ""Remember George Jackson and Sam Melville."" The letters were sent to the Chicago Daily News, Chicago Today, Chicago Sun-Times, The Seed, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeley Tribe, and KSAN-TV (San Francisco). Kaufman was eventually captured in 1986." "Jonathan Kandell, ""Police in 3 Cities Defuse Bombs Placed in 8 Banks,"" New York Times, January 8, 1972." "John Corry, ""G.I. With a Ph.D. Planted 9 Bank Bombs, F.B.I. Says,"" New York Times, January 14, 1972." "Lester A. Sobel, ""Political Terrorism,"" Facts on File, Inc., 1975." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 "197109070001, 197201070001, 197201070002, 197201070003, 197201070004, 197201070005, 197201070006, 197201070007" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Manzanita Park "1/17/1972: In a series of two incidents that were possibly part of a multiple attack, unknown perpetrators set fire to a housing office at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, United States. There were no casualties but the building sustained around $40,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Stanford University Housing Office 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the suspension of Professor H. Bruce Franklin 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire Fire set by arsonist 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 40000 Heavy damage to building 0 0 This might be part of a multiple attack with 197201170006. The fire was discovered around 2:15 AM. Later in the day there were many protests against the suspension of radical professor H. Bruce Franklin. """Stanford Fire Laid to Arson,"" Washington Post, January 18, 1972." """Protesters Set Fire at Stanford,"" Milwaukee Journal, January 18, 1972." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 17 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Stanford Industrial Park "1/17/1972: In a series of two incidents that were possibly part of a multiple attack, unknown perpetrators taped a bomb to circuit breakers at the Hillview Hanover substation, adjacent to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, United States. The bomb was discovered and subsequently deactivated." 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Stanford University Hillview Hanover substation supplying power to Stanford University 217 United States 21 Utilities 107 Electricity Hillview Hanover substation "Hillview Hanover substation, Palo Alto California" 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the suspension of Professor H. Bruce Franklin 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Black power bomb taped to circuit breakers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This might be part of a multiple attack with 197201170005. The bomb was discovered around 8:30 AM. Later in the day there were many protests against the suspension of radical professor H. Bruce Franklin. """Stanford Fire Laid to Arson,"" Washington Post, January 18, 1972." """Protesters Set Fire at Stanford,"" Milwaukee Journal, January 18, 1972." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 22 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 43 Airline Officer/Personnel portuguese airlines office 162 Portugal Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Pipe bomb 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business sol huror booking office 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 1 13 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 18 Tourists 95 Tourism Travel Agency offices Sol Hurok (manager tours sovs) 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 26 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Colombia Artists management 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 1 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 1 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department "Policemen, Gregory Foster; Rocco Laurie" 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 3 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 2 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 2 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Palo Alto 37.44466 -122.160794 1 0 Rear of house "2/1/1972: Unknown perpetrators placed a firebomb outside the house of Professor Sanford Dornbusch in Palo Alto, California, United States. The device was discovered by campus police and subsequently disarmed. Professor Dornbusch voted in favor of firing radical professor H. Bruce Franklin from Stanford University." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified Stanford faculty member who voted to oust Professor H. Bruce Franklin Professor Sanford Dornbusch 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the firing of Professor H. Bruce Franklin from Stanford University 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Half gallon bottle three-fourths full of gasoline propped against house 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Police Find Bomb At Stanford Home,"" Washington Post, February 3, 1972." """Bomb Found at Stanford,"" New York Times, February 2, 1972." """Professors Offer Fire Bomb Reward,"" Washington Post, February 10, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 2 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Mississippi (U.S. State) Jackson 32.29869 -90.180489 1 0 Downtown "2/1/1972: Unknown perpetrators bombed Central High School in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. There were no casualties but a cabinet was destroyed resulting in an estimated $100 in damages." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Integrated High School "Central High School, Jackson Mississippi" 217 United States White Extremists 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Small homemade bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 100 Cabinet destroyed 0 0 The bomb detonated around 12:00 PM. The racial makeup of the school was half White and half Black. """School Blast Investigated,"" Reading Eagle, February 2, 1972." "Anthony Ripley, ""Officials Voice Concern at Rash of School Bombings,"" New York Times, May 28, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 2 1 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) El Monte 34.07064 -118.030369 1 0 "2/1/1972: Irving Rubin, a member of the Jewish Defense League, was accused of firing two shots at Joe Tommasi, a leading member of the National Socialist White People's party in El Monte, California, United States. Tommasi was not injured in the incident." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally Leader of the National Socialist White People's party Joe Tommasi 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) To protest against Nazis and anti-Semites 1 1 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Two shots fired 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The incident took place two days after a scuffle between the Jewish Defense League and the National Socialist White People's party in front of the Nazi party's local headquarters. Joe Tommasi was a lieutenant of the National Socialist White People's party and Irving Rubin was the head of the Jewish Defense League's Los Angeles chapter. Rubin would eventually be released due to lack of evidence. """Jewish Militant Charged On Coast in Attack on Nazi,"" New York Times, February 13, 1972." """Jew Charged in Nazi Shooting,"" Milwaukee Journal, February 10, 1972." "Dorothy Townsend, ""5 Suspects Arrested In L.A. Bombing to Avenge Israelis,"" Los Angeles Times, September 14, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 2 16 0 217 United States 1 North America New Hampshire (U.S. State) Manchester 42.991175 -71.463089 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Police department/fire department 217 United States People's Liberation Army (United States) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery drug store 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 0 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery drug store 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 0 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino theater 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 11 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "3/11/1972: The Jewish Armed Resistance Assault Team claimed credit for firebombing the home of Robert Ambrose in Queens, New York, United States. The bomb was intended for the home of Anna Harmione Ryan, a suspected Nazi. There were no casualties and the house only sustained slight damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally House of a suspected Nazi House of Anna Hermione Ryan 217 United States Jewish Armed Resistance To intimidate a suspected Nazi. 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Firebomb was thrown through a window of the house 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) The draperies in the living room of the house were set on fire but were extinguished before any more damage was caused to the house. 0 0 The Jewish Resistance Assault Team is likely an offshoot of the Jewish Defense League and/or the Jewish Armed Resistance. """Fire Bombers Said To Pick Wrong Home,"" New York Times, March 12, 1972." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 16 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "3/16/1972: Four members of the Black Liberation Army robbed a Bankers Trust Company branch in the Bronx, New York, United States. The perpetrators stole $180,000. When police officers arrived on the scene a brief shoot-out occurred. Police officer Robert Kirsh was wounded and the assailants were able to escape." 1 0 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 5 Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bankers Trust Company Bankers Trust Company branch at 2104 Crotona Parkway Bronx New York 217 United States Black Liberation Army The Black Liberation Army stole money in order to support their armed struggle. BLA members believed that armed struggle was the only means by which the Black Nationalist movement could break the psychological-class chains of 20th century enslavement. 1 4 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Guns 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 118000 Money stolen and windshield of police car shattered 0 0 The incident occurred around 9:40 AM. One of the perpetrators was Black Liberation Army member Twymon Ford Myers who would later be killed in a shoot-out with police. It is unknown if the money stolen from the robbery was divvied up between the perpetrators or used to fund the causes of the Black Liberation Army. """Policeman Is Hurt In $90,000 Holdup Of Bank in Bronx,"" New York Times, March 17, 1972." "John T. McQuiston, ""Fugitive Black Militant Killed, 4 Wounded in Bronx Shootout,"" New York Times, November 15, 1973." """Suspect in Kidnapping Sought In the Killing of Two Policemen,"" New York Times, December 29, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 3 29 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Biscayne Bay 25.699073 -80.266978 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 73 Vehicles/Transportation soviet research ship 359 Soviet Union Young Cuba 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 4 5 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 Hollywood Blvd. "4/5/1972: The Jewish Defense League bombed a display stand advertising a Soviet art exhibit at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but a wooden pavilion adjacent to the display stand was demolished." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 81 Museum/Cultural Center/Cultural House Soviet art exhibit on display in the United States Advertisement for Soviet art exhibit at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles California 359 Soviet Union 14 Private Citizens & Property 79 "Public Area (garden, parking lot, garage, beach, public building, camp)" United States park displaying Soviet art exhibit Advertisement for Soviet art exhibit at Barnsdall Park in Los Angeles California 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) Protesting Soviet mistreatment of Jews 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Wooden pavilion destroyed 0 0 "It was reported that the blast caused less than $1,000 in damages. The Jewish Defense League had picketed the Soviet art display for several days before the bombing. Around thirty minutes after the attack, the Associated Press received a call reporting the incident. The caller shouted ""never again"" before hanging up. ""Never again"" was a slogan of the JDL. The JDL detonated a bomb in the Los Angeles area two weeks later (197204180001)." """Shed Blasted by Protesters of Russ Show,"" Spokane Daily Chronicle, April 6, 1972." """Bomb Blast Wrecks Building,"" The Bulletin, April 19, 1972." """Bomb Russ Art Site,"" Modesto Bee, April 5, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 4 18 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Bellflower 33.882745 -118.122289 1 0 1600 Bellflower Blvd. "4/18/1972: The Jewish Defense League detonated a bomb in Bellflower, California, United States. Two people were injured and the bomb caused an estimated $250,000 in damages to surrounding buildings." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Unknown business in Bellflower California "Building containing Castlehead Escrow, Bruce Mulhearn Realty Office, and Lana's Kopy Kat Print Office." 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) Protest business prejudiced against Jews 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive device thrown from car 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 250000 "Building containing realty office, print shop and escrow office destroyed. Beauty shop extensively damaged. Windows shattered in surrounding buildings." 0 0 "The bomb detonated around 11:40 PM. Two long haired youths in a car was were witnessed throwing the bomb in front of the Escrow Office. The bomb was burning in a paper bag before it exploded. The power of the device was equivalent to six sticks of dynamite. Minutes after the bombing, the United Press International received a call claiming that the bomb was for ""Jesus freaks and prejudiced against Jews."" The caller was unclear about the target of the attack but shouted ""never again"" before hanging up. ""Never again"" was a slogan of the Jewish Defense League. The JDL detonated a bomb in the Los Angeles area two weeks earlier (197204050001)." """Bomb Destroys 4 Offices In Suburban Los Angeles,"" New York Times, April 20, 1972." "David Rosenzweig, ""Bombing in Bellflower May Be Linked to Housing Controversy,"" Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1972." """Bomb Blast Wrecks Building,"" The Bulletin, April 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Insurgency/Guerilla Action 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Naval Reserve Armory Army Vet. Center 217 United States Unknown 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 200000 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 9 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Jose 37.338475 -121.885794 1 0 "5/9/1972: Unknown perpetrators firebombed the Navy-Marine Corp training center in San Jose, California, United States. There were no casualties but the buildings sustained $1,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 4 Military 28 Military Recruiting Station/Academy Navy-Marine Corps training center "Navy-Marine Corps training center, San Jose California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants Protest the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary device 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 0 0 This might be part of a multiple attack with the firebombing of the Naval Reserve Armory Army Vet. Center in San Jose on the same day (197205090001). There were many Anti-War protests throughout the United Stated on May 9th. """Students, Veterans Protest War in Rallies From Coast to Coast,"" Baltimore Sun, May 10, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 1.97E+11 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 Queens "5/15/1972: Unknown perpetrators bombed two military troop-transport trucks stationed at the McDonald Army Reserve Center in Queens, New York, United States. One of the trucks was destroyed and another was slightly damaged. An unexploded pipe was discovered near the Army Reserve building and the gasoline tank caps were missing from for additional trucks parked at the facility." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 4 Military 27 Military Barracks/Base/Headquarters/Checkpost Army Reserve Center Trucks stationed at the Army Reserve Center in Jamaica Queens 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest and sabotage the US Military 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bombs 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) One truck destroyed and another truck slightly damaged 0 0 The bombs detonated shortly before dawn. """Metropolitan Briefs,"" New York Times, May 15, 1972." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 15 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Menlo Park 37.454697 -122.177909 1 0 Bohannon Industrial Park "5/15/1972: Unknown perpetrators bombed a building housing the offices of M B Associates in Menlo Park, California, United States. There were no casualties but the offices sustained $10,000 in damages. M B Associates produced non-lethal weapons that were used by police to contain anti-war protesters at demonstrations in nearby Berkeley and San Francisco." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery M B Associates "M B Associates Offices, Menlo Park California" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To protest the policing of anti-war demonstrations 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type 24-inch pipe bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 10000 Windows shattered at office and surrounding buildings 0 0 "The bomb was placed in front of the building. The previous week, there were anti-war demonstrations in Berkeley and San Francisco." """Riot-Control Gun Company Is Damaged by a Bomb,"" New York Times, May 16, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 19 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 21 Government Building/Facility/Office Pentagon 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Placentia 33.871124 -117.861401 1 0 500 North Bradford Ave. "5/19/1971: Suspected members of the Chicano Liberation Front threw two Molotov cocktails at Valencia High School in Placentia, California, United States. One firebomb crashed through a window of a secretarial office and the other bounced off the building and ignited on the sidewalk. There were no casualties but the incendiary devices caused an estimated $1,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building "Valencia High School, Placentia California" 217 United States Chicano Liberation Front 1 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Two Molotov cocktails consisting of soft drink bottles filled with gasoline and connected to a cloth wick 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1000 "Furniture, carpeting, and school records damaged" 0 0 "An anonymous caller phoned the police claiming that the Chicano Liberation Front firebombed the high school. However, school authorities were unsure of the validity of the claim." """Valencia High Damaged by Fire Bombing,"" Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1972." "Ramon G. McLeod, ""Bombing 2nd This Week in South Orange County,"" The Orange County Register, February 21, 1987." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Dorado 18.460791 -66.264884 1 0 Air vent and parking lot of the hotel "5/20/1972: Two bombs, placed by suspected Puerto Rican nationalists, exploded at the hotel hosting the Miss U.S.A. Beauty Pageant in Dorado, Puerto Rico, United States. There were no casualties, however, ten rooms were damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Hotel hosting beauty pageant Cerromar Hotel 217 United States 14 Private Citizens & Property 78 "Procession/Gathering (funeral, wedding, birthday, religious)" Miss U.S.A. Beauty Pageant 217 United States Puerto Rican Nationalists Protesting American intrusion into Puerto Rico. 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type A type of plastic explosive 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) "One bomb damaged 10 hotel rooms, broke windows and water pipes. The other bomb damaged a vehicle." 0 0 There were about 250 demonstrators protesting American presence in Puerto Rico outside of the hotel. The Beauty Pageant continued without interruption. Tanya Wilson of Hawaii was crowned Miss America. """Explosion Rocks Site of Pageant,"" New York Times, May 21, 1972." """Blasts Near Pageant Investigated,"" New York Times, May 22, 1972." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project 1 0 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Jericho 40.791005 -73.538134 1 0 Nassau County "5/20/1972: Members of the Jewish Resistance Movement, an organization affiliated with the Jewish Defense League, threw a pipe bomb into the office of the Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry in Jericho, New York, United States. The device did not detonate." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry "Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry office in Jericho, New York" 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) To protest the decision of the Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry to send a delegation of businessmen to the Soviet Union with President Nixon. 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Two-foot long pipe bomb thrown through window 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The Jewish Resistance Movement called the Associated Press twice after the incident to claim the attack. Three days later, the same offices were broken into by members of Betar (197205230003). Four members of the Jewish Defense League were arrested on May 24, 1972 with pipe bombs - to be used against the residence of the Soviet Mission to the United Nations - made of similar materials to the pipe bomb that was used in this incident." """Abortive Bombing Linked To Jewish Protest Group,"" New York Times, May 21, 1972." "David A. Andelman, ""Anti-Soviet Bomb Plot Is Laid to 4 on L.I.,"" New York Times, May 25, 1972." "Shlomo Russ, ""Zionist Hooligans: The Jewish Defense League,"" City University of New York, 1981." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 23 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Jericho 40.791005 -73.538134 1 0 Nassau County "5/23/1972: Eighteen members of Betar, an organization affiliated with the Jewish Defense League, broke into the office of the Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry in Jericho, New York, United States and smashed windows, fleeing before police arrived." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry "Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry office in Jericho, New York" 217 United States Jewish Defense League (JDL) To protest the decision of the Long Island Association of Commerce and Industry to send a delegation of businessmen to the Soviet Union with President Nixon. 0 18 -99 0 13 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windows shattered 0 0 "Three days before this incident, the Jewish Resistance Movement claimed credit for throwing a pipe bomb through the window of the same office (197205200003)." "David A. Andelman, ""Anti-Soviet Bomb Plot Is Laid to 4 on L.I.,"" New York Times, May 25, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Jersey City 40.7174 -74.043234 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 22 Violent Political Party 109 Party Official/Candidate/Other Personnel Black Panther Party Former Defense Minister: Isaiah Rowley 217 United States Unknown 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Shotgun 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 5 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "5/27/1972: Unknown perpetrators bombed two buildings at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties and the resulting fires caused only minor damage." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building Columbia University Pupin Physics Hall and the School of International Affairs at Columbia University 217 United States Student Radicals Protest the War in Vietnam 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Time bombs 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Light damage to Physics Hall and rug damage at School of International Affairs 0 0 "The bomb at the School of International Affairs detonated at 1:45 AM and the bomb at the Pupin Physics Hall detonated at 2:05 AM. Both buildings were the target of anti-war protests. An anonymous female called the Columbia security office warning that bombs would detonate at the Physics Hall, School of International Affairs, the administration center, the Low Memorial Library, and the law school. There were no bombs discovered at the latter three buildings." """2 Blasts Damage Separate Buildings In Columbia Area"" New York Times, May 27, 1972." """Bombs Explode in 2 Columbia U. Buildings; No Injuries,"" Washington Post, May 28, 1972." """Time Bombs Explode At Columbia University,"" Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 28, 1972." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 6 2 0 217 United States 1 North America Washington (U.S. State) Seattle 47.60356 -122.329439 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 Hijacking 6 Airports & Aircraft 42 Aircraft (not at an airport) Western Airlines Jet 217 United States Black Panthers 0 2 7 Fake Weapons Fake bomb 0 0 0 0 1 1 -99 0 United States 1 500000 HSI 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 6 14 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery liquor store 217 United States National Front for the Liberation of Cuba (FLNC) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 6 19 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) San Diego 32.715695 -117.161719 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Guild theatre 217 United States Secret Army Organization 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 7 31 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Miami 25.728985 -80.237419 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 Hijacking 6 Airports & Aircraft 42 Aircraft (not at an airport) Delta Airline 217 United States Black Panthers 0 5 13 Unknown 0 0 0 0 1 0 United States 1 1000000 HSI 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 8 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/17/1972: In a series of five related incidents, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement set off two firebombs at the F. W. Woolworth Store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused minor damage to the store." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery F. W. Woolworth Company "F. W. Woolworth Company, 144 East 44th Street" 217 United States Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement To support Puerto Rican independence from the United States on the day the issue was being discussed in the United Nations 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Ping-Pong balls filled with flammable liquids that were triggered and timed to ignite by chemical reactions 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Stationary display and travel display damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197208170003, 197208180005, 197208180006, and 197208180007. The firebomb ignited at 10:10 PM. The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement claimed the incident in a phone call to the Associated Press. In the call, they stated that there were also bombs placed in the United Nations, but this proved to be false." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Incendiary Table Tennis Balls Set Fires in 4 Midtown Stores,"" New York Times, August 19, 1972." """Clues Are Uncovered in Series of Fires Set in Five Stores Here,"" New York Times, August 20, 1972." """Four Manhattan Stores Fall Victim to Ping Pong Ball Arsonists,"" Eugene Register Guard, August 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197208170003, 197208180005, 197208180006, 197208180007" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 8 17 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/17/1972: In a series of five related incidents, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement set off two firebombs at the S.H. Kress & Company in Manhattan ,New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused minor damage to the store." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery S.H. Kress & Company "S.H. Kress & Company, 444 Fifth Avenue" 217 United States Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement To support Puerto Rican independence from the United States on the day the issue was being discussed in the United Nations 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Ping-Pong balls filled with flammable liquids that were triggered and timed to ignite by chemical reactions 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Stationary display damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197208170002, 197208180005, 197208180006, and 197208180007. The first firebomb ignited at 11:32 PM and the second firebomb ignited at 1:50 AM on August 18th. The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement claimed the incident in a phone call to the Associated Press. In the call, they stated that there were also bombs placed in the United Nations, but this proved to be false." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Incendiary Table Tennis Balls Set Fires in 4 Midtown Stores,"" New York Times, August 19, 1972." """Clues Are Uncovered in Series of Fires Set in Five Stores Here,"" New York Times, August 20, 1972." """Four Manhattan Stores Fall Victim to Ping Pong Ball Arsonists,"" Eugene Register Guard, August 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197208170002, 197208180005, 197208180006, 197208180007" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 8 18 "August 17-18, 1972" 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/18/1972: In a series of five related incidents, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement set off a firebomb at the Lerner Shop in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused major damage to the store." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Lerner Shop "Lerner Shop, 412 Fifth Avenue" 217 United States Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement To support Puerto Rican independence from the United States on the day the issue was being discussed in the United Nations 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Ping-Pong balls filled with flammable liquids that were triggered and timed to ignite by chemical reactions 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2nd floor gutted 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180006, and 197208180007. The incendiary device caused several hundreds of thousands of damage. The firebomb ignited at 2:25 AM. The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement claimed the incident in a phone call to the Associated Press. In the call, they stated that there were also bombs placed in the United Nations, but this proved to be false." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Incendiary Table Tennis Balls Set Fires in 4 Midtown Stores,"" New York Times, August 19, 1972." """Clues Are Uncovered in Series of Fires Set in Five Stores Here,"" New York Times, August 20, 1972." """Four Manhattan Stores Fall Victim to Ping Pong Ball Arsonists,"" Eugene Register Guard, August 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180006, 197208180007" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 8 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/18/1972: In a series of five related incidents, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement set off a firebomb at an E. J. Korvette branch in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused minor damage to the store." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery E. J. Korvette "E. J. Korvette branch, 575 Fifth Avenue" 217 United States Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement To support Puerto Rican independence from the United States on the day the issue was being discussed in the United Nations 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Ping-Pong balls filled with flammable liquids that were triggered and timed to ignite by chemical reactions 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Dresses in women's apparel department damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180005, and 197208180007. The firebomb ignited at 5:41 AM. The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement claimed the incident in a phone call to the Associated Press. In the call, they stated that there were also bombs placed in the United Nations, but this proved to be false." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Incendiary Table Tennis Balls Set Fires in 4 Midtown Stores,"" New York Times, August 19, 1972." """Clues Are Uncovered in Series of Fires Set in Five Stores Here,"" New York Times, August 20, 1972." """Four Manhattan Stores Fall Victim to Ping Pong Ball Arsonists,"" Eugene Register Guard, August 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180005, 197208180007" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 8 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan "8/18/1972: In a series of five related incidents, the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement set off a firebomb at an E. J. Korvette branch in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the resulting fire caused minor damage to the store." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery E. J. Korvette "E. J. Korvette branch, 44th Street" 217 United States Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement To support Puerto Rican independence from the United States on the day the issue was being discussed in the United Nations 0 -99 -99 1 2 Call (post-incident) 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Ping-Pong balls filled with flammable liquids that were triggered and timed to ignite by chemical reactions 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Men's clothing damaged 0 0 "This is part of a multiple attack with 197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180005, and 197208180006. The firebomb ignited at 1:00 PM. The Puerto Rican Revolutionary Movement claimed the incident in a phone call to the Associated Press. In the call, they stated that there were also bombs placed in the United Nations, but this proved to be false." "Robert D. McFadden, ""Incendiary Table Tennis Balls Set Fires in 4 Midtown Stores,"" New York Times, August 19, 1972." """Clues Are Uncovered in Series of Fires Set in Five Stores Here,"" New York Times, August 20, 1972." """Four Manhattan Stores Fall Victim to Ping Pong Ball Arsonists,"" Eugene Register Guard, August 19, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197208170002, 197208170003, 197208180005, 197208180006" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 9 14 "September 10-14, 1972" 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 N. Harvard Blvd. in Hollywood "7/14/1972: Members of the Jewish Defense League bombed the apartment of Mohammed Shaath in Los Angeles, California, United States. There were no casualties but debris almost injured Shaath's two year old daughter. The buildings sustained an estimated $2,000 in damage. Shaath was a Palestinian activist." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 76 House/Apartment/Residence Suspected member of Black September Apartment of Mohammed Shaath 155 West Bank and Gaza Strip Jewish Defense League (JDL) To kill members of Black September 0 2 2 1 2 Call (post-incident) 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type Pipe bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 "After the bombing, the Los Angeles Times received a phone call claiming the attack. The caller signed off saying ""never again,"" the slogan of the Jewish Defense League. The JDL alleged that Shaath, a Palestinian, was a member of Black September. Robert Manning received a small fine and a suspended jail sentence after he disavowed the JDL in the courtroom during his trial." "Robert I. Friedman, ""The False Prophet: Rabbi Meir Kahane,"" Lawrence Hill Books, 1990." "Doug Struck, ""Israeli Couple Seeks Election To Knesset To Avoid Extradition to U.S.,"" Baltimore Sun, May 24, 1992." "Dorothy Townsend, ""5 Suspects Arrested In L.A. Bombing to Avenge Israelis,"" Los Angeles Times, September 14, 1972." Hewitt Project 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 9 29 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "9/29/1972: Suspected members of the Black Liberation Army were accused of robbing the Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company in the Bronx, New York, United States. $3,700 was stolen." 1 0 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 5 Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company "Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, the Bronx New York" 217 United States Black Liberation Army The Black Liberation Army stole money in order to support their armed struggle. BLA members believed that armed struggle was the only means by which the Black Nationalist movement could break the psychological-class chains of 20th century enslavement. 1 6 -99 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .45 caliber pistols 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3700 Money stolen 0 0 "The robbery took place at 10:30 AM. Avon White and John Rivers both pled guilty to the robbery and testified against Joanne Chesimard and Fred Hilton, both suspected members of the Black Liberation Army. After one mistrial, Chesimard and Hilton were acquitted of the crime because the jurors found that White and Rivers lacked credibility." "James M. Markham, ""2 Attempt to Rob a Bank With 11 F.B.I. Men Inside,"" New York Times, September 30, 1972." "Frank J. Prial, ""Mrs. Chesimard Is Ousted Again As 2d Trial for Robbery Begins,"" New York Times, December 21, 1973." "Marcia Chambers, ""Mrs. Chesimard Wins Acquittal,"" New York Times, December 29, 1973." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 10 10 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) police car 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 10 10 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 67 Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified 2 women 217 United States Black September 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Mail bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HSI 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 10 14 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Assassination 14 Private Citizens & Property 84 Political Party Member/Rally "Hadassah, Womens Zionist Organization" Former officer of Hadassah 97 Israel Black September 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Letter bomb 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 HSI 1 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 10 25 0 217 United States 1 North America Virginia (U.S. State) Arlington 38.89051 -77.086294 1 0 Crystal Mall "10/25/1972: Four self described ""white-middle class revolutionaries"" attempted to rob the Arlington Trust Company branch in Crystal City, Virginia, United States. Two of the perpetrators cut the bank's telephone lines and then, dressed as telephone repairmen and armed with guns, entered the building and asked to meet with the bank manager. Upon telling manager Harry J. Candee of their intentions to rob the bank, Candee made a sudden movement and was shot and killed. Gladys Willier, a bank teller, was shot and wounded in the incident. Subsequently, Arlington Police Officer Israel P. Gonzalez, summoned into the bank to investigate the dead telephone lines, drew his gun on the perpetrators but was also shot and killed. However, he did manage to wound one of the robbers. The perpetrators escaped from the bank before they could steal any money." 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Arlington Trust Company "Arlington Trust Company, Crystal City Virginia" 217 United States Left-Wing Militants To finance a United States revolutionary commando organization 0 4 4 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Armed with firearms 2 2 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 "Four days after the incident, the perpetrators hijacked a plane and escaped to Cuba. During the robbery, Charles Tuller guarded the main lobby, while Jonathan and Bryce Tuller, dressed as telephone repairmen, met with the bank manager. William White Graham drove the getaway car. Jonathan fired the weapon that shot and killed both Office Israel Gonzalez and Henry Candee. Bryce Tuller was wounded in both hands by Officer Gonzalez. The Tullers return to the United States and turned themselves in to authorities in 1975, while William White Graham did not turn himself in until 1993." "Alfred E. Lewis and Jay Mathews, ""Father, Son Give Up in '72 Killings,"" Washington Post, July 8, 1972." "Jay Mathews, ""Two Slain In Arlington Bank Holdup,"" Washington Post, October 26, 1972." "Kristan Metzler, ""Hijacker of Plane in '72 Pleads Guilty,"" Washington Times, October 30, 1993." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 10 26 0 217 United States 1 North America Texas (U.S. State) Houston 29.76045 -95.369784 1 0 Outside of restaurant "10/26/1972: Two African Americans, who might have been affiliated with the Black Panthers, ambushed Police Officer Jerry L. Spruill in Houston, Texas, United States. Officer Spruill was shot in the back six times and died from his wounds." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Houston Police Department Indiscriminate police officer in at restaurant in Houston Texas 217 United States Black Panthers To kill police 1 2 1 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun .22 and .38 caliber handguns 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Police Officer Jerry Spruill was leaving a restaurant when he was ambushed from behind. It is believed that Marvin Joel Fentis wanted to join the Black Panthers or Black Muslims, but both organizations stated that Fentis' involvement was insignificant. However, Black Panther members were accused of sheltering Fentis after the incident." "S. K. Bardwell, ""'72 Murder Case Is Unfinished Task; Detective Aims to Nab 2nd Suspect Before Retiring,"" Houston Chronicle, March 10, 2003." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." """The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers: Police Officer Jerry L. Spruill,"" The Officer Down Memorial Page, 2009. <http://www.odmp.org/officer/12651-police-officer-jerry1-spruill>." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 11 Entertainment/Cultural/Stadium/Casino Travel agency 217 United States National Integration Front (FIN) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 11 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation VA-Cuba forwarding co. 217 United States National Integration Front (FIN) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Florida (U.S. State) Miami 25.728985 -80.237419 1 0 "12/11/1972: The Secret Cuban Government claimed credit for the bombing of the offices of the Va-Cuba Forwarding Company in Miami, Florida, United States. The company did business with Cuba. There were casualties, however, a vehicle was destroyed and the office was damaged." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 4 Multinational Corporation VA-Cuba Forwarding Company Office of VA-Cuba Forwarding Company in Miami 217 United States Secret Cuban Government To protest United States based businesses that sent supplies to Cuba 0 -99 -99 1 1 Letter 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Bomb 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) A hole was blasted into the wall of the office and a vehicle of one of the company's owners was destroyed. 0 0 """Police Probe Links in 4 Bomb Blasts,"" Washington Post, December 12, 1972." """Castro Foes Warn of More Bombings,"" New York Times, December 13, 1972." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan; 6th and 8th floor "12/24/1972: In a series of related events, members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) were suspected of detonated two explosive devices at the Bonwit Teller department store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the store was damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Bonwit Teller 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To promote Puerto Rican Independence 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Battery operated timed explosive in a cigarette case 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197212240003 and 197212250001. Police suspected MIRA because the incendiary devices used in the attack were typical to the group. "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Fire Bomb Ignites At Gimbels East,"" New York Times, December 25, 1972." """Puerto Rican Unit Sought In Blasts,"" New York Times, December 26, 1972." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197212240003, 197212250001" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan; Fur Department "12/24/1972: In a series of related events, members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) were suspected of detonating an explosive device at the Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the store was damaged." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Bergdorf Goodman 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To promote Puerto Rican Independence 1 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 14 Time Fuse Battery operated timed explosive in a cigarette case. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197212240002 and 197212250001. Police suspected MIRA because the incendiary devices used in the attack were typical to the group. "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Fire Bomb Ignites At Gimbels East,"" New York Times, December 25, 1972." """Puerto Rican Unit Sought In Blasts,"" New York Times, December 26, 1972." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197212240002, 197212250001" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 Manhattan; Home Furnishing Department "12/25/1972: In a series of related events, members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) were suspected of setting off an incendiary device at the Gimbels East department store in Manhattan, New York, United States. There were no casualties but the store sustained an estimated $2,000 in damages." 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Department Store Gimbels East 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) To promote Puerto Rican Independence 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol Incendiary table tennis ball consisting of chemicals that made it explode after a certain amount of time. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 2000 Extensive damage to the store 0 0 Part of a multiple attack with 197212240003 and 197212240002. Police suspected MIRA because the incendiary devices used in the attack were typical to the group. "Emanuel Perlmutter, ""Fire Bomb Ignites At Gimbels East,"" New York Times, December 25, 1972." """Puerto Rican Unit Sought In Blasts,"" New York Times, December 26, 1972." "William Sater, ""Puerto Rican Terrorists: A Possible Threat to U.S. Energy Installations?,"" RAND, October 1981." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 "197212240002, 197212240003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 28 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 Brooklyn "12/28/1972: Four members of the Black Liberation Army robbed $50 from a bar in Brooklyn, New York, United States and kidnapped the owner James E. Freeman. The BLA left a ransom note demanding $20,000 for the safe return of Freeman. However, Freeman was discovered unharmed a short time after the incident in a truck one and a half miles away from the bar." 1 1 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 6 Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 1 Business 2 Restaurant/Bar/Café New York bar "Bar on 767 Fulton Street, Brooklyn New York" 217 United States 14 Private Citizens & Property 77 Laborer (General)/Occupation Identified New York bar owner James E. Freeman Black Liberation Army The Black Liberation Army stole money in order to support their armed struggle. BLA members believed that armed struggle was the only means by which the Black Nationalist movement could break the psychological-class chains of 20th century enslavement. 0 4 -99 1 5 Note left at scene 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type Pistol and sawed-off shotgun 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 50 Money stolen 1 1 1 -99 0 1 20000 20000 "A note, with a sticker of the Black Liberation Army, demanded $20,000 for the safe return of the bartender. However, the perpetrators left the bartender alone and he was able to escape." 3 Hostage(s) escaped (not during rescue attempt) The incident occurred at 12:35 AM. There were reports that James E. Freeman might have been drugged during his kidnapping. Black Liberation Army members Joanne Chesimard (AKA Assata Shakur) and Ronald Myers were both tried for this incident and acquitted in 1975. """Acquittal is Won By Miss Chesimard,"" New York Times, December 20, 1975." """Suspect in Kidnapping Sought In the Killing of Two Policemen,"" New York Times, December 29, 1972." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1972 12 31 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) New Orleans 29.95369 -90.077714 1 0 2800 Perdido Street "12/31/1972: Mark Essex, a member of the Republic of New Afrika, indiscriminately fired shots into the Central Lockup area of the Police Headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Cadet Alfred E. Harrell was killed and lieutenant Horatio Perez was wounded in the initial barrage of bullets. Essex ignited firecrackers to distract police and fled from the scene escaping into the Burkant Building, however, Essex inadvertently set off the building's alarm system. Police officers, Edwin Hosli and Kenneth Blapper, responding to the alarm were ambushed by Essex at the warehouse. Officer Hosli was wounded and died from his injuries three months later. Essex was able to escape from the police once more. It is believed that Essex was injured in the incident because his blood was scattered throughout the warehouse." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New Orleans Police Department Indiscriminate members of New Orleans police stationed at department headquarters 217 United States Republic of New Afrika Essex claimed that he was avenging the death of two African American students killed during a confrontation with police at Southern University. 0 1 0 1 1 Letter 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Ruger .44 caliber magnum semi-automatic carbine rifle and a Colt .38 revolver 2 2 0 2 2 1 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) Windshield of police car shattered 0 0 "The shootings began at 10:55 PM. Authorities were unsure what type of injury Mark Essex sustained. It is believed that he was either shot by police or that he injured himself while climbing into the warehouse. Around two days after the attack, New Orleans television station WWL received a letter from Essex stating that the New Orleans Police Department would be attacked on December 31, 1972. If is unknown if he sent the letter before or after this incident. Essex used the same Ruger .44 caliber magnum in his assault on the New Orleans Howard Johnson one week later (197301070003)." "Peter Hernon, ""A Terrible Thunder: The Story of the New Orleans Sniper,"" Garrett County Press, 1978." "Chuck Hustmyre, ""Mark Essex,"" TruTV, 2010. <http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/mass/mark_essex/index.html>." "Martin Waldron. ""New Orleans Sniper Identified; Rifle Linked to Killing of Rookie,"" New York Times, January 10, 1973." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 2 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 82 Labor Union Related Social Club 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistol 1 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 7 0 217 United States 1 North America Louisiana (U.S. State) New Orleans 29.95369 -90.077714 1 0 330 Loyola Ave. "1/7/1973: Mark Essex, a Black Revolutionary, broke into the Downtown Howard Johnson Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States. He proceeded to shoot and kill Robert and Elizabeth Steagall, a White couple staying in the hotel. Essex then doused a telephone book with lighter fluid and set the Steagalls' room on fire. Noticing the commotion, Essex was approached by Frank Schneider and Sherwood Collins, the assistant manager and general manager of the hotel respectively. Essex shot and killed both managers in two separate incidents. Essex then lit more hotel rooms on fire. At this point, Essex began shooting at the policemen and firemen that approached the hotel. He shot and killed Deputy Super Intendent Louis Sirgo, Patrolman Pail Persigo and Patrolman Philip J. Coleman Sr. Twenty others were wounded as well. Finally, the police were able to force Essex to the roof of the building. The incident did not end until Essex was shot and killed by sharpshooters positioned in a military helicopter hovering above the hotel." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New Orleans Police Department Indiscriminate members of the New Orleans Police Department 217 United States 14 Private Citizens & Property 67 Unnamed Civilian/Unspecified White people White people at the Howard Johnson Hotel in New Orleans 217 United States 1 Business 8 Hotel/Resort Howard Johnson Hotel The Downtown Howard Johnson Hotel in New Orleans 217 United States Republic of New Afrika Essex claimed that he was avenging the death of two African American students killed during a confrontation with police at Southern University. 0 1 0 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Ruger .44 caliber magnum semi-automatic carbine rifle 8 8 1 20 20 0 1 4 Unknown Hotel rooms destroyed by fire 0 0 "The incident lasted twelve hours ending around 9:00 PM. When Mark Essex first broke into the hotel, he told a passing African American maid not to worry because he was just going to shoot White people. After he killed Robert and Elizabeth Steagall he dropped a Red, Green, and Black African flag beside them. These were also the colors of the Republic of New Afrika. Essex wrote Black Panther slogans and racist graffiti on the walls of the hotel. The Black Panther Party sent a condolence note to his parents after his death. Essex used the same Ruger .44 caliber magnum in his assault on the New Orleans Police Headquarters one week earlier (197212310001)." "Peter Hernon, ""A Terrible Thunder: The Story of the New Orleans Sniper,"" Garrett County Press, 1978." "Chuch Hustmyre, ""Mark Essex,"" TruTV, 2010. <http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/mass/mark_essex/index.html>." "Martin Waldron. ""New Orleans Sniper Identified; Rifle Linked to Killing of Rookie,"" New York Times, January 10, 1973." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 18 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 "7700 16th Street NW, DC; The house of the family of Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, a three-story brick house." "01/18/1973: Suspected Black Muslims murdered seven people (two adults and five children) and wounded two other adults through a combination of binding, gagging, drowning, and shooting in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The targets were Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis and his family members. Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis was a Hanafi Muslim leader who, according to the Hanafi, accused Black Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad of teaching false doctrines about Islam." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 85 Religious Figure "Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, a Hanafi Muslim leader, who denounced Elijah Muhammad, the Black Muslim leader, for teaching false principles of Islam." Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis and his family 217 United States Black Muslims "It is suspected that the motive for this attack was that Khaalis denounced Elijah Muhammad, the Black Muslim leader, for teaching false doctrines of Islam." 1 7 7 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 9 Melee 26 Suffocation "a total of 2 adults and 5 children were killed by a combination of ""binding, gagging, shooting, and drowning.""" 7 7 0 2 2 0 0 "Khaalis wrote letters to Muhammad to ""stop preaching false doctrines""; At the time of the mass murder, Khaalis was not in the house. He was on his way home, and when he arrived, he foiled the attackers' plan to kill him, and they fled. Additionally, It was never confirmed that this attack was in fact committed by the Black Muslims, despite the Hanafi's accusations and the denial of involvement by the Black Muslims." "Paul Delaney, ""Survivor Tells of Killings Of 7 Moslems in Capital,"" New York Times, February 23, 1973." "Donald Baker, ""'I Teach Islam Is for Everyone',"" The Washington Post, Times Herald, January 20, 1973." """TERRORISM: The 38 Hours: Trial by Terror,"" TIME, March 21, 1977, http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,946751,00.htm.l" Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 18 0 217 United States 1 North America Colorado (U.S. State) Pueblo 38.26386 -104.612374 1 0 Police community relations center "01/18/1973: Unknown assailant(s) threw two molotov cocktails through the window of a police community relations center in Pueblo, Colorado in the United States. It is unknown whether there were any casualties or property damage in this incident." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Colorado Police police community relations center 217 United States Unknown Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol molotov cocktails 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 22 0 217 United States 1 North America Illinois (U.S. State) Alton 38.89086 -90.183834 1 0 Police Department/Station "01/22/1973: Unknown perpetrator(s) threw a molotov cocktail at the outer wall of a police station in Alton, Illinois in the United States. It is unknown whether there were any casualties or property damage in this incident." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 3 Police 22 "Police Building (headquarters, station, school)" Illinois Police police station 217 United States Unknown Unknown 0 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol molotov cocktail 0 0 0 0 0 0 -9 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 25 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department Policemen 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 2 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Automatic firearm 2 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 27 0 217 United States 1 North America California (U.S. State) Los Angeles 34.05349 -118.245319 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" Turk Govt Turkish Consul General +Vice Consul 209 Turkey Armenians 0 1 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Automatic firearm; Pistols 2 0 0 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 1 28 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers New York Police Department Policemen 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 2 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Automatic firearm 2 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 2 9 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 2 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 2 15 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 "Manhattan; Alexander's Department Store, Lexington Avenue at 58th Street, NYC" 02/16/1973: Suspected members of the Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) placed an incendiary device in a raincoat display in the mezzanine of Alexander's Department store in New York City in the United States. The device was removed by two members of the NYC Police bomb squad before the device was set off. There was no damage to the store or to merchandise. 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Alexander's Department Store store 217 United States Armed Revolutionary Independence Movement (MIRA) Unknown 1 -99 -99 0 8 Incendiary 18 Arson/Fire incendiary device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 """Metropolitan Briefs: Police Check on Incendiary Device,"" New York Times, February 16, 1973." """Incendiary Device Found In 58th St. Alexander's,"" New York Times, February 15, 1973." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 2 27 1 26062 217 United States 1 North America South Dakota (U.S. State) Wounded Knee 43.149027 -102.34799 1 0 Pine Ridge Indian Reservation "2/27/1973: Around two hundred members of the American Indian Movement took over and occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in the United States, taking eleven hostages. The release of the hostages was negotiated after two days; however, only one of them decided to leave the occupied town. The siege lasted seventy-one days. Two AIM members were shot and killed and at least one was wounded. A member of the US Marshalls was wounded as well. The occupation would end peacefully on May 9 with the disarmament of AIM." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) 7 Facility/Infrastructure Attack 2 Armed Assault 14 Private Citizens & Property 71 Race/Ethnicity Identified Indian Reservation Town of Wounded Knee South Dakota 217 United States American Indian Movement "The American Indian movement hoped to raise worldwide awareness of the plight of Native Americans in the United States. Specifically, AIM hoped to 1) Force the federal government to investigate corruption on Indian reservations. 2) Force a senate investigation of broken treaties between the United States government and Native Americans. 3) Force the dismissal of Dick Wilson, the tribal chair of the Pine Ridge Reservation." 0 200 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 8 Incendiary 20 Gasoline or Alcohol armed with firearms and molotov cocktails 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) -99 A trading post was ransacked 1 11 11 2 0 2 Hostage(s) released by perpetrators "During the siege, the days were normally calm while there were shoot-outs between the American Indian Movement and United States government officials at night. AIM members Frank Clearwater and Lawrence Lamonte were shot and killed. US Marshal Lloyd Grimm was shot and seriously wounded." "American Experience, ""We Shall Remain: Episode 5 Wounded Knee,"" Public Broadcasting Service, April, 2009. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_5_trailer>." """History - Incident at Wounded Knee,"" U.S. Marshalls Service, March 31, 2010. <http://www.usmarshals.gov/history/wounded-knee/index.html>." "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 44 Airport EL AL at Kennedy 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Isreali Bank Manhattan 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank dealing w/Isreal in Manhattan 97 Israel Black September 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive; Plastic explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 "197303060002, 197303060003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 44 Airport EL AL at Kennedy 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Isreali Bank Manhattan 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank dealing w/Isreal in Manhattan 97 Israel Black September 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 17 Other Explosive Type 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive; Plastic explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 "197303060001, 197303060003" | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 6 Airports & Aircraft 44 Airport EL AL at Kennedy 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Isreali Bank Manhattan 97 Israel 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank dealing w/Isreal in Manhattan 97 Israel Black September 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 13 Unknown Explosive; Plastic explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 "197303060001, 197303060002" | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 6 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Police Car 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 3 5 Firearms 2 Automatic Weapon Automatic firearm 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 1500 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 12 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) Rio Piedras 18.39677 -66.046608 1 0 "University of Puerto Rico, suburban campus at Rio Piedras" "03/12/1973: A bomb explodes at the social studies building of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus in Puerto Rico, destroying forty offices on the fourth and much of the third floor. There were no casualties. The perpetrators are unknown; however, the campus had been involved in ongoing disputes between university administration and student advocates for Puerto Rico's independence from the U.S." 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 8 Educational Institution 49 School/University/Educational Building University of Puerto Rico university 163 Puerto Rico Unknown "Motive is unknown; however, the campus had been involved in ongoing disputes between university administration and student advocates for Puerto Rico's independence from the U.S." 0 -99 -99 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) -99 The bomb destroyed forty offices on the fourth and much of the third floor of the building. """Building at San Juan Bombed,"" The Washington Post, Times Herald, March 14, 1973." """Campus Offices Bombed,"" New York Times, March 14, 1973." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 27 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.65 -73.95 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Supermarket 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 28 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 81 Museum/Cultural Center/Cultural House Center for Cuban Studies 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 3 29 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Union 40.696105 -74.268514 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 1 Business 7 Retail/Grocery/Bakery Bookstore 217 United States National Integration Front (FIN) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 4 10 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.713985 -73.829959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce Bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistols 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 4 16 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" "Home, New Zealand charge" 144 New Zealand Black September 0 5 Firearms 4 Rifle/Shotgun (non-automatic) Rifle 0 0 1 4 Unknown 0 0 PGIS 1 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Dominican Consulate 58 Dominican Republic Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 4 24 0 217 United States 1 North America Puerto Rico (Commonwealth) San Juan 18.46617 -66.106654 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate Dominican Consulate 58 Dominican Republic Unknown 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 5 1 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 12 NGO 61 Domestic NGO Malcolm X Foundation "H.A. Jamal, leader" 217 United States Unknown 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistol 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 5 8 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Police Car 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 5 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 3 Police 23 Police Patrol (including vehicles and convoys) Police Cars (2) 217 United States "Weather Underground, Weathermen" 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 6000 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 5 19 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) Mount Vernon 40.912456 -73.838276 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Mount Vernon "unk, policemen" 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 3 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistol 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 6 5 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 3 Police 25 Police Security Forces/Officers Transit Police "unk, transit detective" 217 United States Black Liberation Army 0 2 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistol 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 6 20 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 Armed Assault 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" "Auto, Soviet U.N. Mission member" 359 Soviet Union Jewish Defense League (JDL) 0 8 Incendiary Incendiary 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) 3000 0 0 PGIS 0 1 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 7 1 0 217 United States 1 North America Maryland (U.S. State) Bethesda 38.98637 -77.096919 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 7 Government (Diplomatic) 45 "Diplomatic Personnel (outside of embassy, consulate)" Israel Embassy "Col. Yosef Alon, Colonel, attache Wash. DC" 97 Israel Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) 1 1 5 Firearms 3 Handgun 13 Unknown 13 Unknown 13 Unknown Pistol 1 0 0 0 0 PGIS 0 0 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 7 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.8501 -73.866246 1 0 The Bronx "7/18/1973: Members of the Black Liberation Army robbed a bank in the Bronx, New York in the United States. It is unknown how much money was stolen." 1 0 1 1 2 Other Crime Type 0 1 0 5 Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) 1 Business 3 Bank/Commerce New York bank bank 217 United States Black Liberation Army The Black Liberation Army stole money in order to support their armed struggle. BLA members believed that armed struggle was the only means by which the Black Nationalist movement could break the psychological-class chains of 20th century enslavement. 0 -99 -99 0 5 Firearms 5 Unknown Gun Type 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Minor (likely < $1 million) -99 Money stolen 0 0 "Marcia McKnight Trick, ""Chronology of Incidents of Terroristic, Quasi-Terroristic, and Political Violence in the United States: January 1965 to March 1976,"" National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals: Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism, 1976." "Jalil Muntaqim, ""On the Black Liberation Army,"" Abraham Guillen Press, 1997." "Christopher Hewitt, ""Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America: A Chronology,"" Praeger Security International, 2005." Hewitt Project 0 0 0 0 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 7 24 0 217 United States 1 North America New York (U.S. State) New York City 40.71455 -74.007124 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 14 Private Citizens & Property 81 Museum/Cultural Center/Cultural House Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center 217 United States Secret Cuban Government 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive 0 0 1 0 0 PGIS 1 1 0 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 8 27 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 7 Government (Diplomatic) 46 Embassy/Consulate British Embassy 216 Great Britain Irish Republican Army (IRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 16 Unknown Explosive Type Explosive; Letter bomb 0 1 1 0 0 PGIS 1 0 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 8 28 0 217 United States 1 North America District of Columbia Washington 38.89037 -77.031959 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Bombing/Explosion 2 Government (General) 18 "Government Personnel (excluding police, military)" UK Govt "unk, Secretary to Mil. attache (he was tgt)" 216 Great Britain Irish Republican Army (IRA) 0 6 Explosives/Bombs/Dynamite 9 Letter Bomb Letter bomb 0 1 0 0 0 PGIS 1 0 1 1 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 9 4 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Newark 40.73197 -74.174184 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 Assassination 15 Religious Figures/Institutions 85 Religious Figure Nation of Islam "James Shabazz, head" 217 United States Unknown 0 5 Firearms 3 Handgun Pistol 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 PGIS -9 -9 0 -9 | |
| 1.97E+11 1973 9 18 0 217 United States 1 North America New Jersey (U.S. State) Edison 40.528045 -74.384629 1 0 In a car parked behind the United Automobile Workers Local 980 Union hall across the street from the Ford plant on Route 1. "09/18/1973: Twin brothers, Roger and Ralph Bankston, were shot to death by a pistol and shotgun |
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