RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL

4/19/2006

APRIL 19

APRIL 19

This date rivals September 11 as the most infamous date in US history.

1995 The federal building in Oklahoma City was bombed killing 168 people including 19 children. More than 500 others were injured in the first large domestic act of terror in our lifetime.

1993 The Branch-Davidian's compound in Waco, TX was attacked and burned to the ground by US agents after a long stand-off with the cult. 86 people were killed including 17 children.

1989 A gun turret exploded on the USS Iowa, a US Navy battleship . 47 sailors were killed.

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