1978 attack involving the hijacking of a bus on Israel's Coastal Highway. It took place on 11 March 1978 in what is now Israel. The setting was Highway 2. It was part of Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon and Islamic terrorism. Those involved included Fatah. About 35 people died. Some 71 were injured.
Before and after
- 1978The Laetoli footprints are uncovered
- 6 January 1978Discovery of 81P/Wild
- 25 January 1978Birth of Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- 28 January 1978Birth of Gianluigi Buffon
- 11 March 1978Coastal Road massacre
- from 27 April 1978 to 28 April 1978Saur Revolution
- from 30 April 1978 to 1 April 1992Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
- 13 May 1978Basaglia Law
- 20 May 1978Construction of Narita International Airport
More in Society, economy & sport
- 24 October 1945Founding of United Nations
- 16 November 1945Founding of UNESCO
- 4 April 1949Founding of NATO
- 1960Founding of Somalia
- 1 November 1993Founding of European Union
- 2015Rise of Wikipedia Asian Month
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