1967 59 years ago Notable Births September 8

Eerik-Niiles Kross, Estonian politician and diplomat

On September 8, in the year 1967, Eerik-Niiles Kross, Estonian politician and diplomat. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 8, one of 597 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Eerik-Niiles Kross. Learn more below.

Eerik-Niiles Kross is an Estonian politician, diplomat, former chief of intelligence and entrepreneur. He is a member of parliament (Riigikogu). During the 1980s, Kross was a prominent figure in the anti-Soviet non-violent resistance movement in Soviet Estonia. After re-independence, in 1991, he joined Estonia's Foreign Ministry. He served as the head of intelligence from 1995 to 2000; and as national security advisor to former President Lennart Meri in 2000 and 2001.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on September 8, 1967 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 6 May 2026.

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