2 March 1882 March 2, 2015 Author: Staff Queen Victoria narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Roderick McLean in Windsor. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." William Ellery Channing — Click here for more from William Ellery Channing Related posts: 29 March 1461 29 March 1461 13 September 1882 2 March 1943 2 March 1962 2 March 1946 3 March 1913 Categories: History Tags: 1882, 2 March