Date: 16 April 1925

Location: Sophia, Bulgaria

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

A crowded cathedral was bombed in Sophia, Bulgaria, during a funeral for a government official. The bombing, at the Sveta Nedelya Cathedral, was apparently intended to kill the Bulgarian king who nonetheless survived. The premier and war minister were among those killed. Bulgarian authorities concluded that the bombing was conducted by Communists supported by the Soviet Union, and many Communists were arrested and executed (reportedly at least 6,000 and 400, respectively) for the bombing.

Consequences: 160 killed, 500 injured

References:

• The New York Times, 17 April 1925, p. 20:1; 18 April 1925, p. 1:2; 19 April 1925, p. 1:8; 20 April 1925, p. 1:7; 23 April 1925, p. 1:2.

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