Politicians who died on April 28

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on April 28. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1978 Mohammed Daoud Khan

  Afghan commander and politician who became the first President of Afghanistan, playing a significant role in the country's modern political...

• 2002 Alexander Lebed

  Influential Russian general and politician who played a significant role in post-Soviet Russian politics and military affairs.