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Events on Wednesday 9 March 1977 1
1977Hanafi Muslim siege149 hostages held in Washington DCTwelve Hanafi Muslim gunmen seized three buildings in Washington DC on March 9, 1977, taking 149 hostages. One hostage was killed. The 39-hour siege ended when the gunmen surrendered after negotiations with ambassadors from Muslim countries.