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 civil rights movement and targeted a predominantly African American congregation. The explosion killed four young girls and injured 22 others, highlighting the violent resistance to desegregation and racial equality. The bombing was carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist group. In the aftermath, the incident drew national attention and outrage, leading to increased support for civil rights legislation. It also played a significant role in the eventual passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.