Historical Events tagged with "attempted assassination"

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Politics & Government

Failed Assassination Attempt on Jean Chrétien

November 5th, 1995 29 years ago

André Dallaire attempted to assassinate Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. During the attempted attack, the Prime Minister's wife, Aline Chrétien, played a crucial role in thwarting the effort by locking the door, preventing Dallaire from entering. This incident brought attention to security measures surrounding high-profile political figures in Canada and raised awareness about personal safety in the public sphere.

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