On this date in 1981, a pathetic loser named John Hinckley, Jr. made a play for the attention of actress Jodie Foster by attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan and three others were wounded in the attempt. Hinckley, who wound up buried under a mountain of Secret Service agents and cops, was arrested at the scene. He was later found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was confined to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC, where he is still awaiting a visit from Jodie Foster. Keep the faith, Johnny. She'll be stopping by any day now.
Further reading:
The Trial of John Hinckley
Wikipedia - Reagan assassination attempt
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