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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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Where did the jonestown masscre take place?

The Jonestown massacre took place in Guyana, South America. It was at the Jonestown settlement established by the Peoples Temple, led by Jim Jones, where over 900 people died in a mass murder-suicide in 1978.


How many people died at Jones Town?

Over 900 people died at Jonestown in November 1978. This mass death event was the result of a mass murder-suicide led by cult leader Jim Jones.


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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.


When did Jonestown happen?

Jonestown happened on 1978-11-18.


What is the phone number of the Jonestown Community Library in Jonestown?

The phone number of the Jonestown Community Library is: 512-267-7511.


How many doctors work at Jonestown Hospital?

9


When was Koolaid Moustache in Jonestown created?

Koolaid Moustache in Jonestown was created in 1997.


What has the author Jim Jones written?

Jim Jones has written: 'The Jonestown massacre' -- subject(s): Jonestown Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana, 1978


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.