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Over 900 people died in the Jonestown mass murder-suicide in 1978. The event was orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones, who urged his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch. It remains one of the largest single losses of American civilian life in a non-natural disaster.
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When did Jonestown happen?
Jonestown happened on 1978-11-18.
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How many people died in the Jonestown mass suicide?
It became internationally notorious in November 1978, when 918 people died in the settlement as well as in a nearby airstrip and in Georgetown, Guyana's capital. The name of the settlement became synonymous for the incidents at those locations. On November 18, 1978, 909 Temple members died in Jonestown, all but two from apparent cyanide poisoning in an event termed "revolutionary suicide" by Jones and some members on an audio tape of the event and in prior discussions.
Where were the people buried from the jonestown massacre?
Oakland, CA
How does this jonestown and Salem witch trials compare and contrast?
The only comparison is that people were killed. The Salem trials were legal trials caused by a religious panic and was contained to a single county. Only twenty people died and those deaths were technically legalized. Jonestown was sheer massacre because of cultish mentality.
Where is the Jonestown Community Library in Jonestown located?
The address of the Jonestown Community Library is: 18649 Fm 1431 Ste 10A, Jonestown, 78645 3465
What is the phone number of the Jonestown Community Library in Jonestown?
The phone number of the Jonestown Community Library is: 512-267-7511.
When did Jonestown happen?
Jonestown happened on 1978-11-18.
How many doctors work at Jonestown Hospital?
9
What has the author Jim Jones written?
Jim Jones has written: 'The Jonestown massacre' -- subject(s): Jonestown Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana, 1978
When was Koolaid Moustache in Jonestown created?
Koolaid Moustache in Jonestown was created in 1997.
Who died in Jonestown?
It became internationally notorious in November 1978, when 918 people died in the settlement as well as in a nearby airstrip and in Georgetown, Guyana's capital. The name of the settlement became synonymous for the incidents at those locations. On November 18, 1978, 909 Temple members died in Jonestown, all but two from apparent cyanide poisoning in an event termed "revolutionary suicide" by Jones and some members on an audio tape of the event and in prior discussions.
How many people were killed during the Jonestown massacre?
About 900 were killed. Infants and younger children were poisoned by their parents. Many parents poisoned themselves. Some did get shot for resisting.
When did Lillian Taylor die?
Lillian Taylor died on November 18, 1978, in Jonestown, Guyana of cyanide poisoning.
