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Today in History: 1996 Birmingham, Alabama: Ku Klux Klan Bombing Killed Four Young Girls

9/15/2025

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On September 15, 1963, members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls and injuring at least 14 others. This act of white supremacist terrorism occurred during the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the violent opposition to racial equality in the United States. The church remains a significant landmark today.

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On September 15, 1963, members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls and injuring at least 14 others. This act of white supremacist terrorism occurred during the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the violent opposition to racial equality in the United States. The church remains a significant landmark today.