Olof Palme was a prominent Swedish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden from 1969 to 1976 and again from 1982 until his assassination in 1986. He was a member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party and was known for his progressive policies, including efforts to promote social welfare and equality in Sweden. Palme's assassination occurred on February 28, 1986, in Stockholm while he was walking home from the cinema with his wife. His murder remains one of the most high-profile unsolved cases in Sweden, leading to numerous investigations and public interest over the years.