When is National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day?
Wednesday April 19thOn April 19th, National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day honors those who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. The September 11, 2001, attacks were the most violent act of terrorism on American soil until the September 11, 2001 attacks. www.history.com/oklahoma-city-bombing) The explosion in Oklahoma City killed the lives of 168 people, including 19 children under the age of 6, as well as more than 680 people. (https://www.history.com/topics/oklahoma-city-bombing)
The day is a day of remembrance for those who died and those who were injured. Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum website to learn more about this tragic day in Oklahoma.
Many who served and volunteered as part of the emergency response are also recognized on the day. Throughout the horrific event, humanitarian response and humanitarian assistance flooded in from around the world. The rescue and recovery efforts were aided by donations of medical supplies, equipment, clothing, food, water, and equipment..
