#NiceAttack
Truck attack during Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France, killing 86 people.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | July 14, 2016 |
| Deaths | 86 people |
| Method | Truck driven into Bastille Day crowd |
| Location | Promenade des Anglais, Nice |
Origin & Impact
On Bastille Day (July 14), a terrorist drove a truck through crowds watching fireworks on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, killing 86 and injuring hundreds. #NiceAttack and #PrayForNice trended worldwide as France mourned another devastating attack after Charlie Hebdo and Paris 2015.
The hashtag captured global horror at the method—using a vehicle as weapon became a recurring terrorist tactic. #NiceAttack reflected terrorism fatigue and debates about security, immigration, and how societies respond to attacks. The event continued Europe’s traumatic 2015-2016 period of frequent terrorist incidents.
Related Hashtags
- #PrayForNice
- #JeSuisNice
- #BastilleDay
- #Terrorism