Abacha, Sani

1943 - Born on the 20th of September in Kano, Nigeria.

1983 - He joined the Nigerian military.

1985 - He was instrumental in the two bloodless military coups d'état that brought and removed General

               Muhammadu Buhari from power.
   
         - He became Army Chief of Staff in Nigeria.

1990 - He was appointed Minister of Defense in Nigeria.

1993 - He became 10th President of Nigeria.

1998 -He died on the 8th of June.