Historical Events tagged with "assassination attempt"

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Politics & Government

Cuban Revolutionaries Attack Presidential Palace

March 13th, 1957 68 years ago

Cuban student revolutionaries attempted to assassinate President Fulgencio Batista by storming the presidential palace in Havana. Armed with rifles and grenades, approximately 100 members of the revolutionary group attacked the palace on March 13. The assault led to significant violence, but Batista survived the attack. The failed attempt showcased the growing unrest in Cuba and the students' desperation for change in the face of Batista's authoritarian regime.

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Politics & Government

Ngô Đình Diệm Survives Assassination Attempt

February 22nd, 1957 68 years ago

Ngô Đình Diệm, the President of South Vietnam, survived an assassination attempt in Buôn Ma Thuột, where a commando tried to shoot him. The event underscored the growing tensions and violence during the Vietnam War as communist forces sought to undermine the Diệm government, which had been increasingly unpopular among various segments of the population. The incident not only highlighted the precarious situation of the South Vietnamese regime but also reflected broader geopolitical struggles in the region during this tumultuous period.

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Politics & Government

Attempted Assassination of FDR in Miami

February 15th, 1933 92 years ago

On February 15, 1933, Giuseppe Zangara attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt while he was speaking in Miami, Florida. Zangara fired multiple shots at Roosevelt but missed, instead hitting Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak, who was seated near Roosevelt. Cermak succumbed to his injuries several weeks later, raising questions about political safety during a time of national transition.

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Politics & Government

Assassination Attempt on German Emperor Wilhelm II

March 6th, 1901 124 years ago

An anarchist attempted to assassinate German Emperor Wilhelm II while he was traveling in a procession in Bremen, Germany. The assassin, known as Émile Henry, threw a bomb that missed the emperor but caused casualties among nearby officials and civilians. The incident heightened tensions regarding political violence in Europe and demonstrated the growing threat of anarchist movements during this period.

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Crime & Law

John Francis Attempts to Murder Queen Victoria

May 30th, 1842 182 years ago

John Francis attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria while she was driving along Constitution Hill in London with Prince Albert. During the incident, Francis fired a pistol at the royal carriage, narrowly missing the Queen, which escalated fears surrounding her safety. The attack underscored growing concerns over royal security in the wake of similar threats against British monarchs.

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Politics & Government

First Assassination Attempt on a U.S. President

January 30th, 1835 190 years ago

Richard Lawrence unsuccessfully attempts to assassinate President Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C. during a congressional funeral procession. Armed with two pistols, Lawrence fires at Jackson but both pistols misfire. He is quickly subdued by nearby individuals, including Jackson and several congressmen. This incident marks the first attempt on the life of a sitting U.S. president.

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