2009 attack on the Dutch royal family

Historical eventApril 302009

2009 attack on the Dutch royal family

A Dutch man drove his car at high speed into a parade in an attempt to kill the Dutch royal family.

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When
Thursday, April 30 200917 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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Dates: From 2009.

What happened

A Dutch man drove his car at high speed into a parade in an attempt to kill the Dutch royal family.

April 30 through the years

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April 30 2009 — 17 years ago, on a Thursday.

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