1792day.year
The Hope Diamond is stolen along with other French crown jewels when six men break into the house where they are stored.
In 1792, six thieves broke into the royal treasury and stole the legendary Hope Diamond along with other French crown jewels.
In the early hours of September 11, 1792, a group of six men executed a daring burglary at the Garde-Meuble, the official storage for France's crown jewels. Among the spectacular loot was the famed blue Hope Diamond, renowned for its size and beauty. The heist occurred against the chaotic backdrop of the French Revolution, when security was lax and treasures were vulnerable. Despite widespread disbelief that such a feat could be carried out, the culprits vanished with gems valued in the millions. The theft remains one of the most audacious jewel heists in history and the Hope Diamond's fate thereafter became shrouded in mystery, fueling legends of its alleged curse.
1792
Hope Diamond
1970day.year
The Dawson's Field hijackers release 88 of their hostages. The remaining hostages, mostly Jews and Israeli citizens, are held until September 25.
During the Dawson's Field hijackings in 1970, terrorists released 88 hostages while retaining mostly Jewish and Israeli individuals until September 25.
On September 11, 1970, members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) released 88 of the hostages they had seized earlier at Dawson's Field airstrip in Jordan. The group had hijacked multiple commercial airplanes and diverted them to the remote desert landing strips, demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. While many hostages of various nationalities were allowed to depart, those identified as Jewish or Israeli citizens were held back. This tactic aimed to maximize political impact and draw international attention to the Palestinian cause. The remaining hostages endured harsh desert conditions until they were finally freed on September 25 after negotiations. The Dawson's Field incident marked a turning point in international aviation security and counterterrorism policies.
1970
Dawson's Field hijackers
September 25
1976day.year
A bomb planted by a Croatian terrorist, Zvonko Bušić, is found at New York's Grand Central Terminal; one NYPD officer is killed trying to defuse it.
A bomb planted by Croatian nationalist Zvonko Bušić was discovered in Grand Central Terminal, killing an NYPD officer during defusal.
On September 11, 1976, a suitcase bomb hidden under a bench in New York City's Grand Central Terminal was discovered by authorities.
The explosive device was planted by Croatian nationalist Zvonko Bušić in an attempted political statement.
As NYPD bomb squad officers worked to defuse the bomb, the device detonated unexpectedly.
Lieutenant Brian Murray, one of the responding officers, was killed in the explosion, shocking the city and prompting furious debates over security at public landmarks.
The incident led to increased protective measures and surveillance in high-traffic transit hubs to prevent future attacks.
1976
Zvonko Bušić
Grand Central Terminal
NYPD