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Fabian Picardo
1972Feb, 18

Fabian Picardo

Fabian Picardo, Gibraltarian lawyer and politician, 7th Chief Minister of Gibraltar

Fabian Picardo: A Profile in Gibraltarian Leadership

Fabian Raymond Picardo QC, born on February 18, 1972, is a prominent Gibraltarian figure, celebrated both as a seasoned politician and a distinguished barrister. His leadership has profoundly shaped Gibraltar's modern era, as he has held the significant dual roles of Chief Minister of Gibraltar and Leader of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party since 2011.

Demonstrating a strong and sustained mandate from the Gibraltarian people, Picardo has been re-elected for two subsequent four-year terms. These clear endorsements came after the crucial Gibraltar General Elections held in 2015 and again in 2019, solidifying his position at the helm of the territory's government for over a decade.

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Events on 1972

  • 21Feb

    Sino-American relations

    United States President Richard Nixon visits the People's Republic of China to normalize Sino-American relations.
  • 8May

    Richard Nixon

    Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation.
  • 22May

    Sri Lanka

    Ceylon adopts a new constitution, becoming a Republic, changes its name to Sri Lanka, and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • 23Jun

    Central Intelligence Agency

    Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins.
  • 1Sep

    Bobby Fischer

    In Reykjavík, Iceland, American Bobby Fischer beats Russian Boris Spassky to become the world chess champion.