the day (30 January 1972) when British soldiers shot and killed 13 people taking part in a march in Londonderry (1), Northern Ireland, to protest against the government putting its political opponents in jail. This event, and the fact that the soldiers were not punished, caused more violence in Northern Ireland, and this led to direct rule .
BLOODY SUNDAY
Meaning of BLOODY SUNDAY in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005