Why Famous:Meir was both Israel's first and only Prime Minister (1969-74), having been elected after serving as Minister of Labour (1949-56) and Foreign Minister (1956-66).
Described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics, Meir was an active Zionist who was one of the signers of Israel's declaration of independence in 1948.
Born: May 3, 1898 Birthplace:Kiev, Russian Empire Star Sign: Taurus
Died: December 8, 1978 (aged 80) Cause of Death: Lymphoma
Events in the Life of Golda Meir
1948-05-14 Golda Meir [Goldie Meyerson] is one of the signatories of Israel’s independence declaration
1948-10-16 Demonstration by Moscow Jews honoring Israeli ambassador Golda Meir
1956-06-17 Golda Meir begins her term as Israel's foreign minister
1969-02-17 Golda Meir sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu
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