Assassination of Pim Fortuyn

Date: May 6, 2002 • Location: Hilversum, Netherlands

Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum.

Wilhelmus Simon Petrus Fortuijn, known as Pim Fortuyn was a Dutch politician, author, civil servant, businessman, sociologist, and academic who founded the party Pim Fortuyn List in 2002.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Netherlands's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.