These infamous assassinations shocked the world. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down world leaders in history who were assassinated while in office or holding power, so this excludes some significant figures like Franz Ferdinand. Our countdown of world leaders who were assassinated while in power includes Yitzhak Rabin, Julius Caesar, John F. Kennedy, and more! Are there other important leaders who should be included here? Let us know in the comments.

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