Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher was born on 13 October 1925 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, marking the beginning of the life of one of the most influential British politicians.

On December 13, 1951, Margaret Thatcher married Denis Thatcher, who was a wealthy oil executive.

Margaret Thatcher qualified as a barrister on December 1, 1953.

In 1955, a Conservative Government was formed after the General Election, with a 58 majority. Margaret Thatcher did not run in this election.

On July 31, 1958, Margaret Thatcher adopted the Conservative candidate for Finchley.

Margaret Thatcher was appointed as the deputy to Iain Macleod in the shadow Treasury.

The Conservative Government was formed with a majority of 31 after the General Election.

Margaret Thatcher was appointed as the Secretary of State for Education and Science.

Margaret Thatcher defeated Heath in the first ballot for Conservative leadership, leading to Heath's resignation.

Margaret Thatcher was elected as the Conservative leader on the second ballot.

After Edward Heath withdrew from the leadership contest, his favored candidate William Whitelaw lost to Margaret Thatcher in the second vote on February 11, 1975. This marked Thatcher's ascent to becoming the leader of the Conservative Party.

Margaret Thatcher served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1979 to November 1990, totaling 11 years and 208 days.

The General Election on May 3rd resulted in the formation of the Conservative Government with a 43 majority.

On May 4, 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister in the United Kingdom.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made an official visit to New York City on December 16, 1979, as part of her diplomatic engagements.

During the 1980 siege of the Embassy of Iran in London, Thatcher authorized the use of lethal force on the British mainland for the first time in 70 years. The siege ended with a successful raid by SAS commandos, which was later ranked by the public as one of television's greatest moments.

Margaret Thatcher is elected as the country's first female Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher visited New York City from February 25 to 28, 1981, as part of her official duties.

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, leading to a significant event in Margaret Thatcher's leadership as she sent a military task force to the southern Atlantic. The conflict ended with a resounding victory for Thatcher, solidifying her 'Iron Lady' nickname.

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher expressed her dedication to energy conservation and recycling in a letter to British politician Michael Morris on April 8. She emphasized the importance of efficient use of resources and waste, particularly in the energy sector.

In May 1983, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attended an Economic Summit Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, where global economic issues were discussed among world leaders.

The Conservatives secure a landslide election victory, leading to the start of the second term as Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher achieved a political victory against the National Union of Mineworkers in the 1984–85 miners' strike, which solidified her leadership and policies.

On June 6, 1984, the IRA bombed the Grand Hotel in Brighton, during the Conservative Party conference, in an attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher.

Margaret Thatcher was the target of an IRA bomb that exploded during the Conservative party conference at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. Although she escaped uninjured, the event resulted in five fatalities, including a Conservative MP.

On February 20, 1985, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher delivered a speech at a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress.

On November 14-15, 1986, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher conducted an official working visit.

Margaret Thatcher visited the USSR, with the visit concluding on April 1st. This visit marked an important diplomatic engagement between the UK and the Soviet Union during the late 1980s.

Margaret Thatcher begins her third term as Prime Minister.

A protest at Trafalgar Square, London against the poll tax led to a riot, with more than 100,000 protesters attending and over 400 people being arrested. This event marked the culmination of unrest against the highly unpopular poll tax policy.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attended an economic summit meeting in Houston, Texas from July 8 to 11, 1990.

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher discussed the Kuwait crisis with President Bush and NATO Secretary General Woerner on August 6, 1990.

In September 30, 1990, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had a meeting with President Bush at the U.N. General Assembly.

Geoffrey Howe resigned from his position, leading to significant political changes.

The first ballot of the Conservative leadership election took place, with Margaret Thatcher receiving 204 votes and Heseltine receiving 152 votes.

Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister on November 22, 1990, after facing internal leadership challenges within the Conservative Party. Her resignation marked the end of an era in British politics.

Margaret Thatcher announced her decision not to contest the second ballot in the Conservative leadership election.

On 28 November 1990, Thatcher left Downing Street in tears after resigning as head of government and party leader. Her resignation was a shock to many outside Britain.

Margaret Thatcher died on 8 April 2013, at the age of 87, after suffering a stroke. She had been staying at a suite in the Ritz Hotel in London since December 2012 after having difficulty with stairs at her Chester Square home in Belgravia.

Margaret Thatcher, who served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, passed away on April 8, 2013, at the age of 87.

Margaret Thatcher received a ceremonial funeral, including full military honours, with a church service at St Paul's Cathedral on 17 April. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attended her funeral.