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.
A normal resting heart rate should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute. A rate of more than 90 is, however, considered high. 1  The resting heart rate of well trained endurance athletes can be between 40 and 60 beats per minute. 2  Test your rate over a few days to get an average.onitor your heart rate during exercise. To keep track of your heart rate during exercise just take your pulse or your wrist or neck. Count for fifteen seconds and multiply the number by four. When you are exercising you want to keep your heart rate between 50% and 85% of your maximum.