2008 attack at Beijing Drum Tower during Olympics

On August 9, 2008 in Beijing, People's Republic of China, two American tourists and their Chinese tour guide were stabbed at the Drum Tower; one of the tourists was killed. The assailant then committed suicide by jumping from the tower. The incident occurred during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The incident has been described as isolated since attacks on foreigners while visiting China are rare. Three people were stabbed in Beijing, China,... More

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  • Aug 9, 2008

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  • 2008 Beijing Drum Tower stabbing,
  • 2008 stabbings at Beijing Drum Tower

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2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events ...

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  • Attacker Kills U.S. Tourist in Beijing
  • Aug 17, 2008
  • Former Olympian's father slain at Beijing landmark
  • Aug 10, 2008
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