99 years ago today, April 14, 1926 (March 3, 1926 lunar calendar), was the birthday of former Spanish Prime Minister Sotelo. Former Spanish Prime Minister Calvo Sotelo was born in Madrid on April 14, 1926. In 1951, he was awarded the title of engineer in the manufacture of automobiles. Long working in private enterprises, he has worked for the Spanish Explosives Company, the "Renfe" Company, the Industrial Development Association of Galicia and the Urquijo Bank. In 1971, he represented the entrepreneurs of the National Chemical Union and entered the Spanish Congress. In December 1975, he was appointed Minister of Trade in the first government of Arias Navarro. In July 1976, he served as Minister of Public Works in the second government of the Kingdom of Spain. After resigning from the government in 1977, he was elected chairperson of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Centrist Alliance. In February 1978, he was appointed Minister of Liaison for the European Communities in the coalition government. In September 1980, he served as Second Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Prime Minister in 1981.