Politicians who died on December 27

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on December 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1978 Houari Boumédiène

  Algerian revolutionary leader who served as Chairman of the Revolutionary Council and transformed Algeria's political landscape through a...

• 1979 Hafizullah Amin

  Controversial Afghan political leader who served as the second general secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, playing a...

• 2007 Benazir Bhutto

  Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country. Her leadership marked a significant milestone for women's political participation in the region. An influential but controversial figure, she was known for her efforts toward modernizing Pakistan and promoting civil liberties before her assassination in 2007. [bio]