Historical Events tagged with "assassination"

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Politics & Government

Assassination Attempt on Spanish Royal Couple

May 31st, 1906 118 years ago

King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Queen Victoria Eugenie faced an assassination attempt during their wedding ceremony in Madrid. As the royal couple traveled in a carriage, a bomb was thrown by an anarchist group aiming to kill them. The attack resulted in the deaths of 24 people, with many more injured, while the couple emerged unscathed. The incident highlighted tensions in Spain regarding the monarchy and increasing violence from radical groups.

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Crime & Law

Frank Steunenberg Assassinated in Caldwell

December 30th, 1905 119 years ago

Former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg was shot dead at his home in Caldwell by an unknown assailant. Steunenberg had been a prominent political figure, serving as governor from 1896 to 1898, and had recently been involved in labor disputes. His assassination shocked the local community, and suspicions arose regarding labor unrest, given his history with miners' unions.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich

February 17th, 1905 120 years ago

Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia was assassinated by Socialist Revolutionary Ivan Kalyayev in the Kremlin, marking a pivotal moment in the tumultuous political climate leading up to the Russian Revolution. Kalyayev threw a bomb at the Grand Duke while he was on his way to a meeting. This assassination underscored the growing tensions between the imperial government and revolutionary factions, as well as the increasing willingness of revolutionaries to resort to violence to achieve their goals.

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Politics & Government

Eugen Schauman Kills Nikolay Bobrikov

June 16th, 1904 120 years ago

Eugen Schauman, a Finnish nationalist, assassinated Nikolay Bobrikov, the Governor-General of Finland, in Helsinki. This act was driven by Schauman's strong opposition to Bobrikov's oppressive policies aimed at Russification, which sought to diminish Finnish autonomy within the Russian Empire. Schauman shot Bobrikov multiple times before turning the gun on himself. The assassination took place in a public space, highlighting the tension between Finnish nationalists and the imperial authorities.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of King Alexander I and Queen Draga

June 11th, 1903 121 years ago

A group of Serbian officers stormed the royal palace, resulting in the assassination of King Alexander I of Serbia and his wife, Queen Draga. This tumultuous event followed growing discontent among military leaders against the monarchy's oppressive rule, fueled by a desire for reform and national progress. The brutal attack marked a significant turning point in Serbian history, altering the political landscape and ultimately leading to a shift in power dynamics within the country.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Dmitry Sipyagin in Saint Petersburg

April 2nd, 1902 122 years ago

Dmitry Sipyagin, the Minister of Interior of the Russian Empire, was assassinated in the Mariinsky Palace, Saint Petersburg. The assassin, a member of the Socialist Revolutionary Party, approached Sipyagin during a meeting and fatally shot him, subsequently being arrested. This act highlighted the growing political unrest in Russia fueled by revolutionary movements seeking significant change in governance and social conditions.

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Politics & Government

McKinley Assassination Leads to Roosevelt Presidency

September 14th, 1901 123 years ago

William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted by anarchist Leon Czolgosz on September 6. After days of struggle, McKinley died on September 14 in Buffalo, New York. His assassination took place during a public event, highlighting growing tensions and fears associated with anarchist movements of the time. McKinley’s death set the stage for Theodore Roosevelt, who was Vice President at the time, to assume the presidency, marking a significant shift in American politics.

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Politics & Government

Leon Czolgosz Assassination of President McKinley

September 6th, 1901 123 years ago

Leon Czolgosz, an unemployed anarchist, assassinated U.S. President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Czolgosz approached the President under the pretext of shaking his hand and shot him with a revolver. Despite immediate medical attention, McKinley succumbed to his wounds a few days later, marking a pivotal moment in American history.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of King Umberto I of Italy

July 29th, 1900 124 years ago

King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci in Monza while he was attending a public event. The assassination was motivated by the king's policies and his perceived failure to address social issues affecting the working class in Italy. Bresci, who had been living in the United States, returned to Italy to carry out the assassination as an act of anarchist rebellion against monarchy and authority.

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