Kidnapping of Patty Hearst

Date: February 4, 1974 • Location: Washington, United States

American newspaper heiress and socialite Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, which she later joined.

Patricia Campbell Hearst is an American actress and member of the Hearst family. She is the granddaughter of newspaper publisher and politician William Randolph Hearst.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.