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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 30 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Inejir%C5%8D_Asanuma

I remember watching a slowed-down gif of this with a friend and feeling so bizarre that we can relive moments of the past so vividly with modern technology.

[–] SpruceBringsteen@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

In a similar vein, Saddam's purge is a chilling thing to watch.

[–] strocker89@feddit.online 24 points 3 weeks ago

This photo is actually directly after the first stabbing and before the attempted 2nd stabbing (he would be restrained before completely a second strike). The injuries sustained before this photo would lead to Asanuma's death.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago