Happy birthday! Yitzhak Shamir turns 109 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Jerusalem
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 109 on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir is celebrating his 109th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Yitzhak Shamir has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 109th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Shamir, a cultural icon

Born in Ruzhany on October 15, 1915, Yitzhak Shamir's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Israelian history. Shamir'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 Yitzhak hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Yitzhak Shamir as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 109.

Happy Birthday, Yitzhak, you're the best!

Yitzhak Shamir career in pictures

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