July 7, 2005 –
19 years ago on this date, four bomb explosions struck London’s transport system during the morning rush. Three Underground trains were hit within half an hour, and a double-decker bus joined the toll, thirty minutes later.
A group calling itself “The Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe” posted a claim of responsibility, saying they were in retaliation for Britain’s involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over fifty people were killed and more than 700 injured.
