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Robert Byrd, American lawyer and politician (born 1917)

On June 28, in the year 2010, Robert Byrd, American lawyer and politician (born 1917). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 28, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Robert Byrd. Learn more below.

Robert Carlyle Byrd was an American politician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. A Democrat, Byrd also served as a U.S. representative for six years, from 1953 until 1959. He remains the longest-serving U.S. senator in history; he was the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress until surpassed by Representative John Dingell of Michigan. Byrd is the only West Virginian to have served in both chambers of the West Virginia legislature and in both chambers of Congress.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 28, 2010 (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 8 June 2026.

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