Lee Harvey Oswald is probably one of the most infamous figures in contemporary history. With his birth anniversary today, we’ve compiled a list of major political assassinations that have changed the course of history. Here are interesting videos, books and podcasts where you can learn more about these important figures and their assassinations in the larger context of the world.

1 Gavrilo Pricip: Arguably one of the most impactful assassins in history, 19-year-old Gavrilo Princep, was responsible for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. This incident was the spark that ignited the First World War. The book, The Trigger by Tim Butcher details the events leading up to the assassination and the life of young radical Gavrilo.
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