Norrmalmstorg robbery, Hostage crisis in Sweden
The Norrmalmstorg robbery was a dramatic siege situation.
This event took place at Kreditbanken in Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm in 1973.
The term 'Stockholm Syndrome' originates from this incident.
Norrmalmstorg is now a peaceful public square in central Stockholm.
The robbery lasted for six days and captivated the nation.
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