14th Prime Minister of Canada, from 1963 to 1968 (1897–1972). Lester B. Pearson was born on 23 April 1897 in what is now Canada. Lester B. Pearson is remembered as a politician, ice hockey player and diplomat, a citizen of Canada. Positions held included President of the United Nations General Assembly and Prime Minister of Canada.
Before and after
- from 9 February 1897 to 21 February 1897Benin Expedition of 1897
- 3 April 1897Rise of Vienna Secession
- 3 April 1897Death of Johannes Brahms
- from 17 April 1897 to 20 May 1897Greco-Turkish War of 1897
- 23 April 1897Birth of Lester B. Pearson
- 26 May 1897Publication of Dracula
- 12 June 1897Birth of Anthony Eden
- 18 June 1897Founding of Kyoto University
- 24 July 1897Birth of Amelia Earhart
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