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This paper gives a brief history of suicide bombings, from the first modern suicide bombing in Lebanon in 1981 through June 30, 2011. This includes over 3,000 suicide bombings successfully carried out in 42 countries worldwide. It also briefly covers group and individual motivations and a typology of suicide bombers. Finally, the changes in tactics and trends in suicide bombings will be covered.