Assassination of Anwar Sadat

The assassination of Anwar Sadat occurred on October 6, 1981, during a military parade in Cairo. Sadat, who was Egypt's president, was targeted by a group of militants opposed to his peace treaty with Israel and his policies. They saw him as a traitor and wanted to restore Egypt's stance against Israel. The gunmen opened fire, killing Sadat and several others. The attack shocked the world, highlighting deep regional tensions and the complex politics surrounding the Middle East peace process. Saddat's assassination marked a significant turning point in Egyptian and Middle Eastern history.