638 assassination survived by this iconic politician!

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Can you believe being targeted with a gun more than 100 times? 638 is such a huge number.
We were also as shocked about some of the facts dropped by Darren Maule for Get Fact'd. The 1906 team became known as the 'Springboks', because of the springbuck on the badge. The springbok was chosen to represent the team by tour captain Paul Roos in an attempt to prevent them from doing something. Find out what it was...
Abraham Lincoln survived 5 assassination attempts. Queen Victoria survived 8 assassination attempts. Can you guess who the politician that survived 638 assassination attempts is?
You'll be shook!
10 Mar 2022 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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