Red List: Here Are Top Assassinations That Shook The World

By Our Reporter

The history of the world has been marked by the deaths of influential leaders, politicians, and activists who were brutally taken out by assassins’ bullets, knives, or other deadly means. These events have changed the course of history, leaving lasting impacts on nations and the world at large.

Leaders Who Fell Victim to Assassination

• Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President of the United States, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, while attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. His death occurred just days after the end of the Civil War, a conflict that had dominated his presidency.

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914, by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This event sparked a wave of war declarations on Serbia, eventually leading to World War I.
• Mahatma Gandhi: The Indian independence activist and leader was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse in New Delhi. Gandhi’s death was a shock to the nation, and his legacy continues to inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
• John F. Kennedy: The 35th President of the United States, Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy’s assassination remains one of the most scrutinized events in American history.
• Muammar Gaddafi: The former Libyan dictator was killed on October 20, 2011, during the Libyan Civil War by rebels in Sirte. Gaddafi’s death marked the end of his tyrannical rule and the beginning of a new era for Libya.
• Thomas Sankara: The former President of Burkina Faso was assassinated on October 15, 1987, by a team of armed forces sent by Blaise Compaoré. Sankara’s legacy as a champion of social justice and anti-imperialism continues to inspire many in Africa and beyond.
• Indira Gandhi: The Prime Minister of India was shot by her bodyguards on October 31, 1984, in revenge for the Indian army’s attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Gandhi’s death led to widespread violence against Sikhs across India.
• Anwar Sadat: The President of Egypt was assassinated on October 6, 1981, during a military parade in Cairo. Sadat’s death was a blow to the Middle East peace process and had significant implications for the region.

These assassinations, among many others, have changed the course of history, often leaving behind a legacy of violence, instability, and uncertainty. Despite the circumstances surrounding their deaths, these leaders continue to inspire and influence people around the world.

Source: PML Daily.