“Against All Odds: The Gripping Tales of 14 Individuals Who Cheated Death in Assassination Attempts”
Remarkably, Malala survived and used the platform created by the incident to amplify her mission. Her recovery was nothing short of miraculous, and she went on to become the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
6. Charles de Gaulle (1962)
As the leader who granted Algeria independence, French President Charles de Gaulle became a prime target for extremists opposed to his policies. In the infamous “Petit-Clamart” ambush, OAS militants fired at his motorcade, riddling his car with bullets.
Thanks to his driver’s quick thinking and the car’s reinforced armor, de Gaulle and his wife escaped unharmed. His survival reinforced his image as a fearless statesman, unshaken by threats to his life.
7. Fidel Castro (Multiple Attempts)
Fidel Castro’s survival against assassination attempts is almost legendary. The CIA alone plotted numerous attempts on his life, employing everything, including exploding cigars and seashells.
Castro often joked about his would-be assassins’ failure, saying, “If surviving assassination attempts were an Olympic event, I would have a gold medal.” His enduring survival became a symbol of his defiance and the resilience of his regime.
8. Andrew Jackson (1835)
Andrew Jackson holds the distinction of being the first U.S. president to face an assassination attempt. In 1835, Richard Lawrence fired two pistols at him outside the Capitol, but both misfired.
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