Politicians who died on September 17

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on September 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Spiro Agnew

  Spiro Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973. Before his vice presidency, Agnew was the Governor of Maryland and the first person of Greek descent to hold the office of Vice President in U.S. history. He resigned from office in 1973 after being charged with tax evasion and … [bio]

• 2021 Abdelaziz Bouteflika

  Prominent Algerian politician who served as the 5th President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019, playing a significant role in the country's...