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Oklahoma City to mark 30 years since the bombing that killed 168 people and shook America • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:51 AM ET (AP)
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Also Known As Timothy James McVeigh
Born April 23, 1968 • New York • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died June 11, 2001 (aged 33) • Terre Haute • Indiana
Role In Oklahoma City bombing

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