Politicians who died on June 29

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on June 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1969 Moise Tshombe

  Prominent Congolese political leader who served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a tumultuous period in the...

• 2021 Donald Rumsfeld

  Donald Rumsfeld was an American politician and businessman who twice served as the United States Secretary of Defense, under Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. He was also a congressman, White House Chief of Staff, and CEO of several companies, making him an influential figure in American politics for decades. [bio]