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The first of a series of bombings orchestrated by the Unabomber detonates at Northwestern University resulting in minor injuries.
The Unabomber detonates his first bomb at Northwestern University, causing minor injuries and marking the start of his domestic terror campaign.
On May 25, 1978, a homemade bomb detonated on the Northwestern University campus, causing minor injuries to several students and staff. This attack marked the first in a deadly series perpetrated by the person later dubbed the Unabomber. Authorities discovered crude wiring and ball bearings in the device, indicating a willingness to maim indiscriminately. The explosion rattled the university community and led to increased campus security nationwide. The FBI launched a extensive manhunt, analyzing bomb fragments and mailing patterns for clues. Though early investigations yielded few leads, the bomber continued sending more devices to universities, airlines, and computer stores. Over nearly two decades, the Unabomber’s campaign would claim three lives and injure scores of victims before his capture in 1996.
1978
Unabomber
Northwestern University