Was Saddam Hussein ever chosen as a Time Magazine person of the year?

No, Saddam Hussein was never chosen as Time Magazine's Person of the Year. While he was a prominent and controversial figure during his time as the leader of Iraq, Time has typically selected individuals who have had a significant impact on global events in a positive or transformative way. Hussein's regime was characterized by conflicts, human rights abuses, and oppression, which likely contributed to his exclusion from this recognition.