Bloody Sunday

Bloody Sunday refers to January 30, 1972, a pivotal event during the Northern Ireland conflict, known as "The Troubles." On this day, British soldiers shot unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry, claiming they were engaged in rioting. Fourteen people were killed, and others were injured. The event sparked widespread outrage and intensified the conflict between nationalist communities, seeking rights for Catholics, and British authority. In 2010, an inquiry judged the killings unjustified, leading to a public apology from the British government. Bloody Sunday remains a powerful symbol of the struggles for civil rights and justice in Northern Ireland.