The Birmingham Church Bombing occurred on September 15, 1963, when a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This tragic event was part of the broader civil rights movement and targeted a church that was a gathering place for African Americans advocating for equality. The bombing killed four young girls and injured 22 others. The attack was carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan and highlighted the violent resistance to civil rights efforts in the United States. The incident drew national attention, leading to increased support for civil rights legislation and ultimately contributing to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.