This Day in History: 1981-05-13

(May 13, 1981)
Pope John Paul II escaped an assassination attempt in Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square, where he was shot and critically wounded by Turkish national Mehmet Ali Agca.
(May 13, 1981)
Pope John Paul II escaped an assassination attempt in Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square, where he was shot and critically wounded by Turkish national Mehmet Ali Agca.