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mahatmakanejeeves

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Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:28 AM Yesterday

On January 8, 2011, Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public meeting held by Representative Gabby Giffords.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_8

• 2011 – Sitting US Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is shot in the head along with 18 others in a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona. Giffords survived the assassination attempt, but six others died, including John Roll, a federal judge.

Wed Jan 8, 2025: On this day, January 8, 2011, Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public meeting held by Representative Gabby Giffords.

2025 version:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

• 2011 – Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public meeting held by U.S. representative Gabby Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, killing six people and injuring twelve others.
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