British Premier Margaret Thatcher and Husband Denis Thatcher Speaking

Margaret Thatcher makes a statement to reporters as she leaves No. 10 Downing Street, Westminster on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1990 for Buckingham Palace where she will resign as Prime Minister to Queen Elizabeth II. Thatcher announced on Thursday that she would resign after a new Conservative Party leader was elected. John Major won a three-way contest on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver)