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Brighton hotel bombing

12 October 1984

1984 Margaret Thatcher murder attempt. It took place on 12 October 1984 in what is now the United Kingdom. The setting was Grand Brighton Hotel and Brighton. It was part of The Troubles. Those involved included the Provisional Irish Republican Army. About 5 people died. Some 32 were injured.

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