Today in History: May 15, 1972 On May 15, 1972, Alabama’s controversial governor George Wallace was shot at close range during an outdoor rally in Laurel, Maryland. The assailant, clad in red, white and blue, was arrested immediately at the scene. The 52-year-old Wallace was campaigning in his third bid for the U.S. presidency and was speaking before a crowd … Continue reading This Day in History: May 15th