Helen Clark - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 26, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Helen Clark's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Prime Minister of New Zealand, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme |
Intro
Helen Clark is a New Zealand politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008. She was also the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2009 to 2017, making her one of the most prominent female political leaders in recent history.
Early Life & Background
Helen Clark was born on February 26, 1950, in Hamilton, New Zealand. She grew up on a farm near Te Pahu and attended Epsom Girls’ Grammar School in Auckland before studying at the University of Auckland, where she earned a Master of Arts in Political Studies.
Career Highlights
- Served as the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008, becoming the second woman to hold the office.
- Appointed as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017.
- Member of Parliament for Mount Albert from 1981 to 2009.
- Served as Leader of the Labour Party from 1993 to 2008.
Trivia
- Helen Clark was the first woman elected as Prime Minister of New Zealand after winning a general election (her predecessor, Jenny Shipley, became Prime Minister through a party leadership challenge).
- She is an avid hiker and outdoors enthusiast.
- Clark ran for Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2016 but was not selected.
FAQs
People also ask
Helen Clark is 76 years old.
Helen Clark was born the 26 February 1950.
Hamilton, New Zealand.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 26th, 1950, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 26th, 1950 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy by Frank Sinatra
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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