Pierre Elliott Trudeau wins the Liberal Party leadership election
Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)
🗓️ 6 April 1968
Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. Between his non-consecutive terms as prime minister from 1979 to 1980, he served as the leader of the Official Opposition.
