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Napoleon III of France escapes an assassination attempt made by Felice Orsini and his accomplices in Paris.

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Napoleon III

Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870

Napoleon III was President of France from 1848 to 1852 and then Emperor of the French from 1852 until his deposition in 1870. He was the first president, second emperor, and last monarch of France.
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Felice Orsini

Italian revolutionary; failed assassin of Napoleon III in 1858

Felice Orsini was an Italian revolutionary and leader of the Carbonari who tried to assassinate Napoleon III, Emperor of the French.
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January 14

Day of the year

January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 351 days remain until the end of the year.
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