Peter Goldsmith, Baron Goldsmith, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales
Peter Henry Goldsmith, Baron Goldsmith (born 5 January 1950) is a British barrister and a former Attorney General for England and Wales and for Northern Ireland. On 22 June 2007, Goldsmith announced his resignation which took effect on 27 June 2007, the same day that Prime Minister Tony Blair, stepped down. Goldsmith was the longest serving Labour Attorney General. He is currently a Partner and head of European litigation practice at US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton and Vice Chairperson of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

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- 23Jan
Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. - 9Feb
Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists. - 13May
Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone. - 11Jul
International Monetary Fund
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. - 11Sep
Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.