Politicians born on August 26

Take a focused look at the politicians born on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1920 Prem Tinsulanonda

  Prominent Thai statesman who served as the 16th Prime Minister of Thailand from 1980 to 1988.

• 1945 Tom Ridge

  Tom Ridge was the first United States Secretary of Homeland Security, serving from 2003 to 2005.