Politicians who died on October 10

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on October 10. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1978 Ralph Metcalfe

  Ralph Metcalfe was an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter who later became a prominent African American politician in Chicago, serving in...

• 2005 Milton Obote

  Ugandan politician and engineer who served as the second president of Uganda.

• 2013 Sohei Miyashita

  Japanese politician who served as Minister of Defense, contributing to Japan's post-war political landscape.

• 2022 Mulayam Singh Yadav

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 15th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and was a key figure in national politics, representing...