Children's Party attack facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Children's Party attack |
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| Location | RAF Khormaksar, Aden |
| Date | December 1964 |
| Attack type | Bombing |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 4 |
The Children's Party attack was a sad event that happened during a time of trouble called the Aden Emergency. This attack involved a grenade thrown into a children's party. The party was taking place at a British air base called RAF Khormaksar in Aden. One young girl, Gillian Sidey, sadly died, and four other children were hurt.
What Was the Aden Emergency?
The Aden Emergency was a period of conflict and unrest in the 1960s. It happened in a place called Aden, which is now part of Yemen. At that time, Aden was under British control. Some groups wanted Aden to be independent from Britain. This led to fighting and acts of violence.
The Attack Itself
The Children's Party attack happened in December 1964. It was during the Christmas season. The party was for children of families living at the RAF Khormaksar base. People called "terrorists" threw a grenade into the party. This caused the death of Gillian Sidey. She was the daughter of a senior officer, Air Commodore E. Sidey. Four other children were also injured in the attack.
A Time of Unrest
The attack was part of a wider period of violence in Aden during late 1964. There were other incidents of unrest and conflict. These events showed how tense and dangerous the situation was in Aden at that time. The goal of some groups was to force the British to leave.
