On this day, 87 years ago, January 5, 1938 (December 4, 1937 in the lunar calendar), King Carlos of Spain was born. King Juan Carlos Juan Carlos I was born in Rome on January 5, 1938. He was the grandson of Alfonso XIII, the last king of the Bourbon Dynasty in Spain. His father was the Count of Barcelona. Juan Carlos lived with his father in Italy, Switzerland and Portugal when he was a child. In 1947, Franco announced the restoration of the monarchy and the appointment of head of state. He chose Juan Carlos as the future king and called him back home for education. After graduating from middle school, Juan Carlos received comprehensive military training and studied at the Military Academy of the Western Army, Navy and Air Force. In 1960, he entered the University of Madrid to study politics, law, philosophy, history, literature, international law and other courses. After graduating from college, Juan Carlos began to practice politics and went to various government departments to familiarize himself with administrative management. In July 1969, the Spanish Parliament approved Juan Carlos as the future head of state. He ascended the throne in November 1975, and his royal name was Juan Carlos I. King Juan Carlos I was also the supreme commander of the Spanish armed forces. He advocated "reform" and "democratization" domestically and maintained friendly relations with all countries externally. He visited China in June 1978 and March 1995. King Juan Carlos I was cheerful, informal in informal occasions, and had a military demeanor. He likes green and loves sports. In 1962, Juan Carlos married Greek Princess Sophia and had two daughters and one son. Queen Sophia was born in Greece in November 1938. She is the eldest daughter of the late Greek King Papulou. In June 1978 and March 1995, he accompanied King Juan Carlos I to visit China.