Did You Know?
John Birges, the mastermind behind the bomb, was later convicted for constructing the device and attempting to extort $750,000 from the casino. Birges spent the rest of his life in prison, passing away in 1996 at the age of 74.
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August 26, 1980 - The FBI Detonates a Bomb at Harvey’s Hotel in South Lake Tahoe
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Did You Know?
John Birges, the mastermind behind the bomb, was later convicted for constructing the device and attempting to extort $750,000 from the casino. Birges spent the rest of his life in prison, passing away in 1996 at the age of 74.