Births on May 17

Chloe Smith

Born on May 17, 1982

Chloe Smith, English politician

Chloe Rebecca Smith (born 17 May 1982) is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Norwich North since 2009.

Smith was elected to the seat in a by-election on 23 July 2009 following the resignation of Labour MP Ian Gibson after the MPs' expenses scandal. Smith held a number of junior ministerial roles under both the Cameron-Clegg ministry and the first May ministry. In February 2020, she was promoted to Minister of State for the Cabinet Office during the first Johnson ministry.

In September 2021, Smith was appointed Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health at the Department for Work and Pensions during the cabinet reshuffle.

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Events on 1982

4 May

Falklands War
Twenty sailors are killed when the British Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield is hit by an Argentinian Exocet missile during the Falklands War.
25 May

Falklands War
HMS Coventry is sunk during the Falklands War.
6 Jun

Operation Peace for the Galilee
The Lebanon War begins. Forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for the Galilee, eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut.
11 Sep

1982 Invasion of Lebanon
The international forces that were guaranteeing the safety of Palestinian refugees following Israel's 1982 Invasion of Lebanon leave Beirut. Five days later, several thousand refugees are massacred in the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps by Phalange forces.
14 Oct

War on Drugs
U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs.

Births on May 17

Chloe Smith

Born on May 17, 1982

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Events on 1982

Falklands War

Falklands War

Operation Peace for the Galilee

1982 Invasion of Lebanon

War on Drugs