The Munich Massacre

The Munich Massacre occurred during the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany, when a Palestinian terrorist group called Black September took 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage. The terrorists demanded the release of imprisoned Palestinians. Despite negotiations, a botched rescue attempt at the airport resulted in the deaths of all eleven hostages, along with five terrorists and a German police officer. The incident drew worldwide attention, highlighting the dangers of political terrorism, and led to increased security measures at international events. It remains a significant and tragic moment in Olympic and global history.