In 1966 a lone gunman Charles Whitman was shooting from the top of this tower. For 96 minutes he was shooting anyone who was walking across campus. Mind you there were no violent tv shows or sadistic sci-fi movies at that time.

16 people killed and 32 injured. Ever since the observation deck on the tower is closed for general public. Perhaps it will be opened again some time later.

           

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