Failed Assassination of Imelda Marcos

The failed assassination happened during an awarding ceremony for a contest spearheaded by the first lady as part of Imelda’s National Beautification and Cleanliness.

Carlito Dimahilig, the killer, lined up to receive the award from the first lady.  Then, suddenly, without being noticed by the guard, he drew a bolo and stab Imelda Marcos to death which she luckily survived.