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On which date did Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempt to bomb a plane?
Nov 25, 2009
Dec 26, 2009
Dec 24 2009
Dec 25, 2009
Answer
On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, also known as the "Underwear Bomber," attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his clothing while on board Northwest Airlines Flight 253 en route from Amsterdam to Detroit. The device failed to fully detonate, resulting in a fire that was quickly extinguished by passengers and crew members. Abdulmutallab was subdued and arrested upon landing in Detroit.
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