September 5, Ford survives assassination attempt by Manson follower



Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2025. There are 117 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Sept. 5, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford survived an assassination attempt by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a disciple of Charles Manson, in Sacramento, California.

Also on this date:

In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia.



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