When was U Thant born?

U Thant was born on 1909-01-22.

What events was U Thant involved in?

chief administrative officer and head of the United Nations

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Born — Life — 1909-01-22
U Thant was born on 1909-01-22.
Began serving as United Nations Secretary-General — Career — 1961-11-30
chief administrative officer and head of the United Nations
Received Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding — Recognition — 1965-01-01
Award
Was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1965-01-01
one of five Nobel Prizes
Was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1966
one of five Nobel Prizes
Was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize — Recognition — 1967
one of five Nobel Prizes
Received honorary doctorate at the Laval University — Recognition — 1969
doctor honoris causa from Laval University in Quebec, Canada
Received United Nations Peace Medal — Recognition — 1971-01-01
award of the UN (1971-)
Stopped serving as United Nations Secretary-General — Career — 1971-12-31
chief administrative officer and head of the United Nations
Received Gandhi Peace Award — Recognition — 1972
peace award presented by Promoting Enduring Peace
Received United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights — Recognition — 1973
human rights award (1968–)
Died — Life — 1974-11-25
U Thant died on 1974-11-25.