1952 74 years ago Notable Births August 1 2 sources

Zoran Đinđić, Serbian philosopher and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Serbia (died 2003)

On August 1, in the year 1952, Zoran Đinđić, Serbian philosopher and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Serbia (died 2003). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 1, one of 507 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Zoran Đinđić. Learn more below.

Zoran Đinđić was a Serbian politician and philosopher who served as the prime minister of Serbia from 2001 until his assassination in 2003. He was the mayor of Belgrade in 1997, becoming the first non-communist and first democratically elected official to hold both key positions after World War II. Đinđić was a long-time opposition politician and held a doctorate in philosophy.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 1, 1952 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 29 July 2026.

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