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Cryptologic History

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"On This Date in Cryptologic History" Calendar

1988: Terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight over Scotland.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

21 December 1988: Terrorists sponsored by Libya blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

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Learn About the Pioneers

Learn about the various individuals and groups who paved the way in the field of cryptology, cyber, computers, and more.