“Against All Odds: The Gripping Tales of 14 Individuals Who Cheated Death in Assassination Attempts”
3. Queen Victoria (1840)
During her reign, Queen Victoria faced several assassination attempts, but the first in 1840 was particularly harrowing. Edward Oxford fired two shots at her carriage while she was riding with Prince Albert. Miraculously, both shots missed, and Oxford was swiftly apprehended.
Victoria’s calm demeanor in the aftermath bolstered her image as a strong and composed monarch. By continuing her public appearances without hesitation, she sent a powerful message of defiance to those who sought to harm her.
4. Ronald Reagan (1981)
On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan narrowly survived an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr., who fired six shots at him outside a Washington, D.C., hotel. One bullet ricocheted off the presidential limousine and struck Reagan’s chest, puncturing his lung.
Despite the severity of his injury, Reagan maintained his sense of humor, famously quipping to his surgeons, “I hope you’re all Republicans.” His swift recovery boosted his popularity and showcased his resilience under pressure.
5. Malala Yousafzai (2012)
At just 15 years old, Malala Yousafzai became the target of a Taliban gunman for her outspoken advocacy for girls’ education in Pakistan. She was shot in the head while riding a bus home from school, an attack that shocked the world.
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