The 7 July 2005 London Bombings was a terrorist attack of coordinated bomb blasts that hit London's public transport system on July 7, 2005. The bombings killed 52 commuters, injured 700 others and severely damaged London's telecommunication and transportation infrastructures.BBC: London bombings toll rises to 37 (July 7, 2005)
Al Qaeda Claims Responsibility
On September 1, 2005, Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the 7/7 bombing. Al Qaeda second in command Mohammad Sidique Khan used a video recording to announce that the 7/7 attacks were a response to British policies under the administration of Prime Minister Tony Blair.Fox News: Al Qaeda Claims Responsibility for London Bombings (September 1, 2005)
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50 a.m.: 3 bombs explode within fifty seconds of each other on 3 London Underground trains
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The attack was timed to coincide with London's rush hour
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The blasts caused a day-long disruption of London's transport system
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Commonly referred to as "7/7"
