Rachel Joy Scott was an American student who was the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, in which twelve other students and one teacher were killed by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who then committed suicide. During the time of the massacre, Scott was eating lunch with her friend Richard Castaldo outside the school, when Eric Harris shot her four times with a Hi-Point 995. Castaldo survived, but Scott died from the injuries she sustained. Her body was left outside and was not retrieved until the following morning.
Rachel Scott, American murder victim, inspired the Rachel's Challenge (died 1999)
On August 5, in the year 1981, Rachel Scott, American murder victim, inspired the Rachel's Challenge (died 1999). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 5, one of 467 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Rachel Scott. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 5, 1981 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 July 2026.
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