Births on May 31

Krista Kilvet

Born on May 31, 1946

Krista Kilvet, Estonian journalist, politician, and diplomat (d. 2009)

Krista Kilvet (up to 1970 Krista Kanter; May 31, 1946 in Tallinn – January 21, 2009 in Tallinn) was an Estonian radio journalist, politician and diplomat.

Krista Kilvet graduated from the University of Tartu with a major in English.

In 1992 and 1995, she was elected to the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu). In August 2008 she was appointed the Ambassador of Estonia to Norway and Iceland, but wasn't able to assume to this office. In 1970–1990, she was married to the actor Kaarel Kilvet. They had three daughters.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on May 31

Krista Kilvet

Born on May 31, 1946

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Events on 1946

Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland