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Birmingham pub bombings

21 November 1974

Occurred on 21 November 1974, when bombs exploded in two public houses in central Birmingham. It took place on 21 November 1974 in what is now the United Kingdom. The setting was Birmingham. It was part of The Troubles. Those involved included the Provisional Irish Republican Army. About 21 people died. Some 182 were injured.

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