A Pan Am Flight was scheduled to fly from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome to Iran through Beirut, Lebanon. As the flight was about to take off, a group of Arab militants made their way to the terminal and began shooting and firing grenades at the flight The crew attempted to evacuate as many passengers as possible through the available exit, but 21 passengers aboard the plane died Always look back before going forward, they say. So, we turn the pages of The Hindu's archives to look back at history. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/