11. The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (1963)
On a quiet Sunday morning in 1963, the Ku Klux Klan planted a bomb at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The explosion killed four young girls and injured many others, sending shockwaves throughout the nation. This act of terror laid bare the deadly consequences of racial hatred and became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. The tragedy remains a symbol of resilience and a call for justice. Learn more about the event here.
