Happy birthday! John Major turns 82 today
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Former Prime Minister John Major is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.
Popular politician John Major has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Major, a cultural icon
Born in London on March 29, 1943, John Major's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Major's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Major as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.
Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!
John Major career in pictures
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1990 - 1997)
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