Sirimavo Bandaranaike: World’s First Woman Head of State

On July 21, 1960 Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike, took over as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, becoming world's first woman head of government.

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Sirimavo's husband was not assassinated by a Buddhist monk. It was a imposter who dressed as a monk

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Strong women of yesteryears.