In 1960, which Sri Lankan leader became the world's first female prime minister?

Following her husband's assassination in 1959, Sirimavo Bandaranaike entered politics and in 1960 won the election for prime minister. While serving, she attempted to reform the former British Colony into a socialist republic and earned three non-consecutive terms: 1960–1965, 1970–1977, and 1994–2000.

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