James Ramsay MacDonald was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, first briefly in 1924 and again from 1929 to 1935. The first two of his governments belonged to the Labour Party: a minority Labour government for nine months in 1924, making him the first Labour Prime Minister in British history, and the second between 1929 and 1931. In 1931, MacDonald was expelled from the Labour Party; after, he formed a National Government dominated by the Conservative Party and supported by only a few Labour members. His premiership then lasted until 1935.
Ramsay MacDonald, Scottish journalist and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1866)
On November 9, in the year 1937, Ramsay MacDonald, Scottish journalist and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1866). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 9, one of 436 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Ramsay MacDonald. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 9, 1937 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 October 2026.
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