17 Live Television Broadcasts That Shocked The World

12. Jack Ruby Shoots Lee Harvey Oswald

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv_viK8qOfw Widely considered to be the first example of an assassination shown on live television, millions of people tuned in to watch alleged JFK killer Lee Harvey Oswald, as he was escorted to a police vehicle. Suddenly, disgruntled bar owner Jack Ruby stepped into the foray, shooting and killing Oswald right in front of the cameras.