Allan Rock

Allan Michael Rock is a Canadian lawyer, former politician, diplomat and university administrator. He was Canada's ambassador to the United Nations (2004–2006) and had previously served in the Cabinet of Jean Chrétien, most notably as Justice Minister (1993–1997) and Health Minister (1997–2002). During his time in government, he was accused of ethical improprieties after accepting free hospitality from the Irving family, with whom his department had financial dealings.

30 August 1947

Born on the same birth day (30 August): Ben Bradshaw • Cameron Diaz • Diran Adebayo • Fran Fraschilla • Frank Conniff • Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia • Huey Long • Johanna Braddy • Leonor Fini • Liam Cooper • Michael Wong (singer) • Mikal Bridges • Muriel Gray • Roberto Hernández (starting pitcher) • Ronald Huth • Roy Wilkins

Born in the same month (August 1947): August 23 • Halil Berktay • Liza Wang • The Buckinghams • Vladimir Masorin