Michael Dukakis

Profession: Governor of Massachusetts

Nationality:

Biography: Michael Dukakis is an American politician who served as Governor of Massachusetts first from 1975 to 1979 and then from 1983 to 1991. This makes him the longest serving governor in Massachusetts history.

While Dukakis was nominated for the 1988 presidential elections by the Democratic Party, he ended up losing to George H. W. Bush. He is known within Massachusetts for overseeing a period of economic growth since called the 'Massachusetts Miracle.'

Born: November 3, 1933
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Age: 90 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio

Historical Events

1988-07-20 Michael Dukakis selected Democratic presidential nominee
1988-07-21 Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis accepts Democratic nomination for president
1988-10-12 George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis meet in their second presidential debate
1988-11-08 Vice President George H. W. Bush is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis