Person in history

John McCain

John McCain, American politician (born 1936)

Life at a glance

Died: 2018 · August 25

Their story

Who they were

John Sidney McCain III was an American politician and naval officer who represented Arizona in the United States Congress for over 35 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1983 to 1987, then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party's nominee in the 2008 presidential election.

Why this date

John McCain appears on our August 25 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.

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Questions about John McCain

When did John McCain die?

August 25 2018.

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