2000 26 years ago Notable Deaths September 6

Abdul Haris Nasution, Indonesian general (born 1918)

On September 6, in the year 2000, Abdul Haris Nasution, Indonesian general (born 1918). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of September 6, one of 443 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Abdul Haris Nasution. Learn more below.

Abdul Haris Nasution was a high-ranking Indonesian general and politician. He served in the military during the Indonesian National Revolution and remained in the military during the subsequent turmoil of the Parliamentary democracy and Guided Democracy. Following the fall of President Sukarno from power, he became the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly under President Suharto. Born into a Batak Muslim family, in the village of Hutapungkut, Dutch East Indies, he studied teaching and enrolled at a military academy in Bandung.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on September 6, 2000 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 29 August 2026.

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