John Joyce "Jack" Gilligan was an American politician who served as the 62nd governor of Ohio from 1971 to 1975. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Ohio's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967 and later served as the 6th administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. Gilligan was a World War II veteran and the father of Kathleen Sebelius, who served as governor of Kansas and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.
John J. Gilligan, American soldier and politician, 62nd Governor of Ohio (born 1921)
On August 26, in the year 2013, John J. Gilligan, American soldier and politician, 62nd Governor of Ohio (born 1921). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 26, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including John J. Gilligan. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 26, 2013 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 July 2026.
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