Remembering

Thomas Sankara

President of Burkina Faso

Born
December 21, 1949
Died
Thursday, October 15, 1987
Age
37
Years since
38
Next anniversary
Oct 15, 2026 (39th)

When did Thomas Sankara die?

Thomas Sankara died on Thursday, October 15, 1987.

How old was Thomas Sankara when they died?

Thomas Sankara was 37 years old, born on December 21, 1949.

How many years since Thomas Sankara died?

It has been 38 years since Thomas Sankara died on October 15, 1987.

When is Thomas Sankara's next death anniversary?

The 39th anniversary is on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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