Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech

May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.
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May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.

May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.

February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.

January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.

January 9, 1799, William Pitt introduces income taxes.