1977 Hanafi Siege. On March 9â11, 1977, three buildings in Washington, D.C., were seized by 12 Muslim gunmen, led by Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, who had broken from the Nation of Islam because he blamed them for murder. They took 149 hostages and killed a radio journalist.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute.onsult your doctor if your resting heart rate is consistently above 100 beats a minute (tachycardia) or if you're not a trained athlete and your resting heart rate is below 60 beats a minute (bradycardia) â especially if you have other signs or symptoms, such as fainting, dizziness or shortness of breath.
According to MayoClinic.com, a typical adult should have a resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute. To determine if your resting heart rate is within this range, find your pulse on your neck or wrist, count the beats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4 to determine your beats per minute. To decrease a rapid heart beat quickly, splash cold water on your face.