Charan Singh

Chaudhary Charan Singh was an Indian politician and a freedom fighter who served as the 5th Prime Minister of India from 1979 to 1980 and the 3rd Deputy Prime Minister of India from January 1979 to July 1979. He served as 5th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh as a member of Bhartiya Kranti Dal. Charan Singh is known for his land and agricultural reform initiatives. He is widely regarded as the "Champion of farmers" after his life has been dedicated to advocating for the wellbeing and rights of farmers. He is the first leader outside the Indian National Congress who formed government in the northern India and became 5th chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

23 December 1902

Born on the same birth date (23 December 1902): Norman Maclean

Born on the same birth day (23 December): Andres Alver • Anthony Mary Claret • Badi Assad • Balázs Dzsudzsák • Carl Gustaf Wrangel • Dave Murray (musician) • Dino Risi • Esthero • Harry Shearer • Helmut Schmidt • Henry B. Guppy • János Murkovics • Merle Barwis • Mitch Haniger • Noella Leduc • Nola Luxford • Thomas Bourgin • Wilhelm Hisinger • Yousuf Karsh

Born in the same month (December 1902): Emeric Pressburger • Frances Bavier • Mitsuo Fuchida • Norman Maclean • Panagiotis Kanellopoulos • Prince George, Duke of Kent • Rafael Alberti • Ralph Richardson • Roy Goodall • Sidney Hook • Strom Thurmond • Talcott Parsons