🏛️World Leaders & Politicians
George Ariyoshi
American · 100 years old · Died 19 April 2026
First Asian American Governor in U.S. history (Hawaii)
George Ariyoshi made history in 1974 as the first Asian American to be elected governor of a U.S. state, serving Hawaii for three terms until 1986. The son of Japanese immigrants, he grew up during World War II and went on to break racial barriers in American politics at a time when Asian Americans held almost no political power.
Since George Ariyoshi died
Live count since 19 April 2026
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