Historical eventOctober 101971

Aeroflot Flight 773

Aeroflot Flight 773 is destroyed by a bomb over Moscow Oblast, killing 25.

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When
Sunday, October 10 197155 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
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Dates: From 1971.

What happened

Aeroflot Flight 773 is destroyed by a bomb over Moscow Oblast, killing 25.

October 10 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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October 10 1971 — 55 years ago, on a Sunday.

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