4 May 1979 May 4, 2016 Author: Staff Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the UK. Famous Words of Inspiration..."By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." Confucius — Click here for more from Confucius Related posts: 29 July 1987 16 January 1979 12 October 1979 27 December 1979 16 January 1979 11 February 1979 18 February 1979 17 October 1979 9 June 1979 16 January 1979 Categories: History Tags: 1979, 4 May