Other 25 years ago today (14th April 1986): The USA launched major bombing raids on Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya, killing 60 people. ( Posted by Russel Tarr on April 14, 2011April 7, 2011 Libya responded by blowing up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988) Share this:Share this:LinkedInFacebookPinterest