“Against All Odds: The Gripping Tales of 14 Individuals Who Cheated Death in Assassination Attempts”
Jackson, known for his fiery temperament, didn’t wait for security to intervene. He reportedly attacked Lawrence with his cane until bystanders pulled him away. The event solidified Jackson’s reputation as a tough and unyielding leader.
9. Gabrielle Giffords (2011)
During a public event in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head by a gunman in an attack that left six dead and many others injured. Against all odds, Giffords survived, beginning a long road to recovery.
Her determination to regain her speech and mobility became an inspiration worldwide. Today, she advocates for gun control, using her survival as a powerful platform for change.
10. Mahatma Gandhi (1934)
Before his assassination in 1948, Mahatma Gandhi survived earlier attempts on his life, including one in 1934 where a bomb was thrown at his car during a procession, narrowly missing him. Gandhi had chosen to walk that day, avoiding the explosion entirely.
These incidents underscored the deep animosity Gandhi faced for his ideology and leadership. His commitment to nonviolence and reconciliation remained steadfast, even as the threats to his life grew more severe.
11. Margaret Thatcher (1984)
Known as the “Iron Lady,” British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher survived the Brighton Hotel bombing orchestrated by the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The bomb, planted to assassinate Thatcher and her cabinet during a Conservative Party conference, killed five people and injured dozens.
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