Politicians who died on August 15

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on August 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1975 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

  Founding father and first president of Bangladesh, a pivotal political leader who played a crucial role in the country's independence and...

• 1989 Minoru Genda

  Minoru Genda was a prominent Japanese military officer, strategic pilot, and politician who played a significant role in Japan's military...

• 2004 Amarsinh Chaudhary

  Indian politician who served as the 8th Chief Minister of Gujarat from 1994 to 1995.

• 2015 Julian Bond

  Julian Bond was an American social activist, leader in the Civil Rights Movement, politician, professor, and writer. He was a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and a prominent advocate for civil rights and social justice throughout his life. [bio]