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Events on Sunday 2 July 1989 1
1909 – 1989Andrei Gromyko (1909-1989)Died 2 July 1989, aged 79Andrei Gromyko served as Soviet Foreign Minister for 28 years, becoming one of the most prominent diplomats of the Cold War. Western officials nicknamed him 'Mr. Nyet' for his frequent use of the veto at the United Nations. He later served as Chairman of the Presidium, a ceremonial head-of-state role.