Jimmy Carter went for almost four years without a major hurricane strike, but Hurricane Frederic struck on September 13, 1979 – only a few months after Carter was attacked by a bunny rabbit while fishing.
It was also seven months after the US embassy in Iran was taken over by Islamic militants – whom Carter had helped overthrow the Shaw.
Iran taken over by the Ayatollah. Iraq taken over by Saddam. Afghanistan invaded by the Soviets.
The bad guys know a weak President when they see one.