Tony Blair was born on May 6, 1953, at Queen Mary Maternity Home in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the second son of Leo and Hazel Blair.

In 1972, at the age of 19, Tony Blair enrolled at St John's College, Oxford, where he studied jurisprudence for three years. During his time at Oxford, he was involved in various activities such as playing in a rock band and performing stand-up comedy.

In 1975, while Tony Blair was studying at Oxford, his mother Hazel passed away at the age of 52 due to thyroid cancer, which had a significant impact on him.

In 1982, Tony Blair was chosen as the Labour Party candidate for the safe Conservative seat of Beaconsfield, despite losing the by-election.

In his first speech in the House of Commons on July 6, 1983, Tony Blair expressed his socialist beliefs, emphasizing cooperation, fellowship, and equality.

In May 1985, Tony Blair appeared on BBC's Question Time, criticizing the Conservative Government's Public Order White Paper as a threat to civil liberties.

In October 1985, Tony Blair called for an inquiry into the Bank of England's decision to rescue the collapsed Johnson Matthey bank, aligning himself with the reforming tendencies in the Labour Party.

In 1992, Tony Blair was appointed as the Shadow Home Secretary after assuming several other Shadow Cabinet roles.

On July 21, 1994, Tony Blair won the Labour Party leadership election with 57.0% of the vote, succeeding John Smith. This marked the beginning of his leadership of the party.

At a special conference in April 1995, the Labour Party replaced Clause IV with a statement declaring the party as 'democratic socialist', marking a shift towards 'New Labour' and away from traditional socialist principles of nationalisation.

Tony Blair served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 as the leader of the Labour Party. His tenure was marked by a focus on modernization, social reform, and foreign policy, including the controversial decision to join the US in the Iraq War.

Tony Blair led the Labour Party to a landslide victory over the Conservatives in the general election of May 1997, with a campaign promising 'things can only get better.'

Tony Blair became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after winning the 1997 general election, marking the beginning of his tenure that lasted until 2007. He led the Labour Party to its largest general election victory in history.

In June 1997, Prime Minister Tony Blair attended the Economic Summit Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

In February 1998, Prime Minister Tony Blair attended a forum on Strengthening Democracy in the Global Economy at New York University.

Following the Omagh bombing by the Real IRA in August 1998, Blair visited the town in Northern Ireland and met with victims at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, after the attack that killed 29 people and wounded hundreds.

On September 22, 1998, Prime Minister Tony Blair attended NATO's 50th Anniversary Summit. The event marked a significant milestone for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

In 1999, Tony Blair took significant risks to protect the Kosovars, showcasing his 'liberal interventionism' concept which he explained in his 'Chicago' speech on 'The Doctrine of the International Community'.

From April 23 to 25, 1999, Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Clinton at the UN Millennium Summit in New York City. The meeting between the two leaders was a crucial diplomatic event.

Blair hosted Putin in London in April 2000, despite opposition from other world leaders and human rights groups over atrocities in Chechnya. Blair described Putin as a political reformer and emphasized his vision of a strong and modern Russia.

In February 2001, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit at Camp David, Maryland.

A series of coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda on the United States, resulting in the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City and significant loss of life.

In September 2001, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit.

In November 2001, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit.

After the 2001 general election, Blair's government increased taxes in 2002 to fund education and health, which was criticized by the Conservatives as 'stealth taxes'. The increased funding was tied to internal reforms.

Prime Minister Tony Blair had a private visit and met with President Bush at Crawford, Texas to discuss various issues.

Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed the Iraq crisis with President Bush at Camp David, Maryland during a working visit.

On January 30, 2003, Tony Blair signed The letter of the eight supporting U.S. policy on Iraq, which was a significant decision in his foreign policy approach.

On January 31, 2003, Prime Minister Tony Blair made an official visit to Camp David in Maryland. During this visit, he discussed the war with Iraq.

On March 20, 2003, American and British forces invaded Iraq under Tony Blair's leadership. The decision was controversial and faced criticism both domestically and internationally.

On March 26-27, 2003, Prime Minister Tony Blair was involved in an event.

On March 27, 2003, Prime Minister Tony Blair met with UN Secretary-General Annan in New York City.

On July 17, 2003, Prime Minister Tony Blair addressed a Joint Session of Congress during his working visit.

On August 3, 2003, Blair surpassed Clement Attlee to become the longest continuously-serving Labour Prime Minister of the UK. This marked a significant milestone in Blair's political career.

On April 16, 2004, Prime Minister Tony Blair attended the G-8 Economic Summit in Sea Island, Georgia, and also participated in the funeral of former President Reagan.

Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit during June 8-11, 2004.

On August 25, 2004, Plaid Cymru MP Adam Price announced an attempt to impeach Blair over the Iraq War fallout. However, the motion lacked significant support in the House of Commons, highlighting the political challenges Blair faced.

On September 15, 2004, Blair delivered a speech emphasizing the urgency of climate change and the need for action. He highlighted the potential catastrophic consequences and proposed business and investment-based solutions.

Blair announced that he would not contest a fourth general election after serving a 'full third term', setting a historic precedent in British politics. He planned to allow ample time for his successor to establish before the next general election.

Blair received treatment for an irregular heartbeat in October 2003, which raised concerns about his health.

During November 12-13, 2004, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit where he discussed financial assistance and debt relief for Africa.

On May 5, 2005, the Labour Party won the general election, securing a third consecutive term in office under Blair's leadership. This victory marked a historic moment for the party.

Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit on June 7, 2005.

Blair and leaders of all 25 EU member states gathered in Brussels to finalize the EU budget for 2007–13. Blair refused to renegotiate the rebate unless there was a compensating overhaul of EU spending.

The 7/7 London explosions in 2005 were carried out by British-born Muslim suicide bombers, prompting Tony Blair to take measures to tighten civil liberties, which further divided public opinion.

Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush at the UN General Assembly in New York City.

Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit on May 25-26, 2006.

Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit on July 28, 2006.

In September 2006, Tony Blair announced that he would serve a full third term but not lead the party into a fourth general election.

Blair called on EU member states to pressure Sudan to allow a UN force into Darfur, emphasizing the critical situation in the region.

A debate arose after Leader of the House of Commons Jack Straw requested women in his constituency to remove veils when visiting him. Prime Minister Blair supported the suspension of a classroom assistant for refusing to remove her full-face veil at school, stating that veils were a 'mark of separation'.

Tony Blair was Anglican while in office, but converted to Catholicism after leaving office in 2007.

On May 10, 2007, Tony Blair announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. His resignation marked the end of a tumultuous era in British politics.

Blair began a world tour after announcing his resignation, visiting various world leaders. His final major events included the 33rd G8 summit and the European Council summit before officially resigning as Prime Minister on June 27, 2007.

On May 16, 2007, Prime Minister Tony Blair had a working visit.

At a special party conference in Manchester, Tony Blair formally handed over the leadership of the Labour Party to Gordon Brown, who succeeded him as Prime Minister.

On June 27, 2007, Tony Blair resigned as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after serving from 1997 to 2007. He was succeeded by Gordon Brown.

On September 7, 2006, Tony Blair announced that he would step down as Prime Minister within a year.

On December 22, 2007, Tony Blair officially converted to Catholicism after informing Pope Benedict XVI of his desire to become a Catholic. The move was considered a private matter.

On 30 May 2008, Tony Blair launched the Tony Blair Faith Foundation to encourage different faiths to promote respect, understanding, and work towards tackling poverty. The Foundation aims to showcase how faith can be a positive force in the modern world.

In February 2009, Tony Blair applied to set up a charity called the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative, which was approved in November 2009. The initiative aimed to improve governance in Africa.

On 16 August 2010, Tony Blair announced that he would donate the £4.6 million advance and all royalties from his memoirs to the Royal British Legion, marking the charity's largest single donation. The decision was met with mixed reactions and interpretations.

On 1 September 2010, Tony Blair's autobiography, A Journey, was published and quickly became the fastest-selling autobiography of all time. The release was met with both commercial success and public controversy.

On 3 September 2010, Tony Blair gave his first live interview since the publication of his autobiography on The Late Late Show in Ireland. The interview was marked by protests and confrontations from anti-war activists.

On 4 September 2010, Tony Blair faced protests and demonstrations by anti-war and Irish nationalist activists during a book signing event in Dublin. The protesters accused Blair of war crimes and clashed with authorities.

In November 2011, a war crimes tribunal established by Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad found Blair and George W. Bush guilty of crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, and genocide for their roles in the 2003–2011 Iraq War.

In September 2012, Desmond Tutu suggested that Blair should face a war crimes trial similar to former African leaders brought before the International Criminal Court. Human rights lawyer Geoffrey Bindman also supported the idea.

In October 2012, Tony Blair's foundation faced controversy when it was revealed that it was employing unpaid interns, sparking criticism and debate.

In August 2014, it was revealed that Tony Blair had accepted a business advisory role with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt. This move was criticized as incompatible with his role as the Middle East envoy.

In May 2015, Tony Blair resigned from his role as the Middle East envoy. This marked the end of his official involvement in the peace process in the region.

The Chilcot report, published on 6 July 2016, criticized Blair for joining the US in the 2003 Iraq War. Blair later apologized, justified his decisions, and denied allegations that the war led to a significant increase in terrorism.

In July 2017, former Iraqi general Abdulwaheed al-Rabbat initiated a private war crimes prosecution in London against Tony Blair, Jack Straw, and Lord Goldsmith for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The High Court ruled that the crime of aggression was not an offense under UK law.

In February 2019, Blair published an op-ed urging strong pushback against Iran's military interference and support for Iranian people protesting for freedom. The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change also warned of a growing Iranian threat.

In October 2021, Tony Blair was identified in the Pandora Papers, which revealed information about individuals with offshore accounts and assets.

Tony Blair was appointed as a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in 2022.

Comedian Charlie Baker portrayed Tony Blair in the 2023 rock opera TONY! The Tony Blair Rock Opera.