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Today in History: Miami Showband Attack Leaves Five Dead in Ireland

7/31/2025

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On July 31, 1975, the Miami Showband killings occurred in County Down, Northern Ireland, during a failed attack by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). The incident resulted in the deaths of three band members and two UVF gunmen. This event highlighted the violence of The Troubles, a conflict that spanned three decades in the region.

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On July 31, 1975, the Miami Showband killings occurred in County Down, Northern Ireland, during a failed attack by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). The incident resulted in the deaths of three band members and two UVF gunmen. This event highlighted the violence of The Troubles, a conflict that spanned three decades in the region.