# Assassination
Today in History: Emiliano Zapata Is Assassinated (1919)
Throughout all of history there have been those people who inspire others, no matter their cause. Emiliano Zapata was one…
Joseph Stalin Led a Life of Crime Before Becoming Russia’s Leader
When one mentions Joseph Stalin, it is impossible not to think of the monstrous crimes against humanity he committed during…
Today in History: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated (1968)
If you had to make a list of the top ten most memorable Americans to ever live, Dr. Martin Luther…
This Day in History: Outlaw Jesse James Is Killed (1882)
The image above is very interesting. The reason is that it is the only known image of the famed criminal…
Today In History: Roman Emperor Pertinax is Assassinated (193)
Pertinax ascended to the throne after assassinating his predecessor, Commodus. This duplicitous start set the tone for his stint as…
Today In History: Emperor Valentinian III is Assassinated (455)
On this day in 455, Valentinian III was assassinated. He was 35-years-old at the time of his death. Valentinian was the…
8 Bizarre Ways the CIA Tried to Kill Fidel Castro
When Fidel Castro took control of Cuba it was supposed to be a turning point for the country. The people…
Today In History: Queen Victoria Is Nearly Assassinated (1882)
On this day, Queen Victoria was nearly assassinated after an aspiring poet named Roderick McLean tried to shoot her with…
20th Century’s 5 Most Significant Political Assassinations
Assassinations have toppled kings and kingdoms. With each assassination attempt, the smallest details tucked within each unfolding moment have played a…
5 of the Deadliest Mafia Hitmen in History
The most feared men in the underworld are typically not the bosses, or the brash, flashy gangsters who grab headlines.…