![21st Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/paul-martin.jpg?w=360)
Profession: 21st Prime Minister of Canada
Nationality: ![Canada](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/canada.svg)
Canadian
Biography: The 21st Prime Minister of Canada (2003-2006), he succeeded Jean Chrétien as leader of the Liberal Party.
Born: August 28, 1938
Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Age: 85 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Historical Events
- 2003-12-12 Paul Martin becomes Prime Minister of Canada after resignation of Jean Chretien
- 2005-08-04 Prime Minister Paul Martin announces that Michaëlle Jean will be Canada's 27th and first black Governor General
- 2006-01-24 After losing the federal election to Stephen Harper, Paul Martin resigns as leader of the Liberal party