Hundreds Gather at OKC Memorial for Bombing Anniversary

Annual observance honors victims of 1995 Oklahoma City attack

Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:22am

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Hundreds of people gathered at the Oklahoma City National Memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which claimed the lives of 168 individuals.

Why it matters

The annual observance at the OKC Memorial serves as a solemn reminder of the tragic event that shook the nation and led to significant changes in domestic terrorism prevention and response efforts.

The details

The remembrance ceremony featured speeches, the reading of victims' names, and the traditional 168 seconds of silence to honor each life lost in the attack. Attendees laid flowers and other tributes at the memorial's reflecting pool and walls bearing the names of those killed.

  • The bombing occurred on April 19, 1995.
  • The annual observance at the OKC Memorial takes place each year on the anniversary of the attack.

The players

Oklahoma City National Memorial

A memorial and museum established to honor the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all those affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

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The takeaway

The annual observance at the OKC Memorial serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of the 1995 bombing and the importance of continued vigilance against domestic terrorism.