Plaza Miranda bombing

Plaza Miranda bombing
A still from the documentary film Batas Militar, showing Liberal Party members onstage at the Plaza Miranda, moments before the bombing.
LocationPlaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
Coordinates14°35′53″N 120°59′01″E / 14.59815°N 120.98348°E / 14.59815; 120.98348
DateAugust 21, 1971 (UTC +8)
TargetLiberal Party members, political campaign
Attack type
Bombing
WeaponsGrenade
Deaths9
Injured95

The Plaza Miranda bombing (Filipino: Pambobomba sa Liwasang Miranda) occurred during a political rally of the Liberal Party at Plaza Miranda, Quiapo district, Manila, the Philippines on August 21, 1971. It caused nine deaths and injured 95 others, including many prominent Liberal Party politicians.