Politicians who died on April 4

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on April 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1972 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

  Prominent African American Baptist minister and influential civil rights leader who served in the U.S.

• 1979 Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

  Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a prominent Pakistani politician who served as Prime Minister and President, founding the Pakistan People's Party...

• 1997 Alparslan Türkeş

  Prominent Turkish nationalist politician who served as deputy prime minister and was a key figure in Turkish political history.