Bob Hawke –
Ex-head of state, Aussie, drinker.
December 9, 1929 – May 16, 2019.
Aged 89 years.
Most recognized for: In his college years, Bobby set a Guinness World Record for his ability to dome – or as they say down under – skull a yard of ale in 11 seconds. This often-repeated party trick made Bobby very popular… and – as he would later admit in his memoirs – contributed heavily to his success in the world of politics. Fast forward to the 1980s, where Bobby became Australia’s Prime Minister with record approval ratings. Man… I shoulda went to college in Australia.