How old was Joe Clark when he became Prime Minister?
Just before his 40th birthday
Just after his 40th birthday
39 years old
41 years old
Answer
Joe Clark became Prime Minister on June 4, 1979, just a few days before his 40th birthday on June 13. He was the youngest person to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Clark's government was defeated in a vote of no confidence in December 1979, and he was replaced by Pierre Trudeau.
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