Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin1 January 1918
A failed attempt is made on Lenins life
Russia · Revolution / Revolution of Russia. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
A failed attempt is made on Lenins life
Attempts to assassinate Lenin for being a traitor to the Revolution
One bullet hits his neck & another hits his collarbone. An attempt on Lenins life as 3 shots are fired during an address at a labour rally
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