When Harold Holt drowned in 1967, he was serving as the Prime Minister of Australia. His disappearance occurred while he was swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea, Victoria. Holt's body was never recovered, leading to various theories and speculation about the circumstances of his death. His sudden disappearance had a significant impact on Australian politics and public life.
Harold Holt was the PM who drowned in 1967
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17th prime minister of Australia
Harold Holt was the Prime Minister of Australia for 22 months (1 years and 10 months) from January 26th,1966 to December 17th, 1967.He presumably drowned while in office.
Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared at Cheviot Beach off Victoria's southern coast, presumed drowned, whilst still in office in December 1967.He was officially declared dead two days later.
Harold Holt's birth name is Harold Edward Holt.
Harold Holt was born in Stanmore, Sydney.
In December 1967, Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, believed drowned, whilst swimming in rough surf off Cheviot Beach, southern Victoria. No trace was ever found of his body.
Harold Holt was born on August 5, 1908.
Harold Holt was in the Liberal Party
Harold Holt was born on August 5, 1908.
His full name is Harold Edward Holt.