Former prime minister of the United Kingdom (1912–2005). James Callaghan was born on 27 March 1912. James Callaghan is remembered as an economist, politician and trade unionist, a citizen of the United Kingdom. Positions held included the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Opposition.
Before and after
- 6 January 1912Alfred Wegener proposes continental drift
- 28 January 1912Birth of Jackson Pollock
- 1 March 1912Founding of World Tennis
- 23 March 1912Birth of Wernher von Braun
- 27 March 1912Birth of James Callaghan
- 15 April 1912Birth of Kim Il-sung
- 30 April 1912Founding of Universal Pictures
- 8 May 1912Founding of Paramount Pictures
- 6 June 1912Eruption of Novarupta
More in Society, economy & sport
- 12 May 1792Founding of New York Stock Exchange
- 1823Origins of rugby union
- 4 June 1880Introduction of Bulgarian lev
- 23 June 1894Founding of International Olympic Committee
- 1903Rise of Bolsheviks
- 1907Rise of scouting
The era
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