“Against All Odds: The Gripping Tales of 14 Individuals Who Cheated Death in Assassination Attempts”
Thatcher emerged unscathed and insisted the conference continue as planned, delivering her speech the next day. Her resilience in the face of terror became one of the defining moments of her leadership, reinforcing her unyielding reputation.
12. Adolf Hitler (1944)
The July 20, 1944, plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler is one of the most famous attempts in history. Claus von Stauffenberg planted a bomb in Hitler’s meeting room at the Wolf’s Lair, hoping to end the Nazi regime. The explosion killed four people but left Hitler with only minor injuries.
The failed attempt resulted in brutal retaliation against the conspirators, with many executed. This incident highlighted the growing resistance within Germany, even among high-ranking officials, to Hitler’s rule.
13. George W. Bush (2005)
While delivering a speech in Tbilisi, Georgia, U.S. President George W. Bush narrowly escaped harm when a grenade was thrown into the crowd. The device failed to detonate, sparing Bush and the attendees from potential disaster.
The incident highlighted the dangers world leaders face even in seemingly secure settings. Bush continued his speech undeterred, earning praise for his composure and focus.
14. Barack Obama (2011)
During Barack Obama’s presidency, a man named Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez fired shots at the White House in an attempt to harm the president. Fortunately, Obama and his family were not present at the time, and no one was injured.
