Who Was the Prophet When You Were Born?

As I was looking through the Ensign from Dec. 1976, I came across an article with the title
Spencer W. Kimball. You can read it at this address- http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a0d81f26d596b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1
I'm not sure if I realized he was the prophet when I was born.

For those who are not familiar with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that "From the beginning, Heavenly Father has called prophets to testify, record His word, and provide His plan for His children on the earth. The teachings of prophets are found in sacred books called scriptures ( Amos 3:7)."
Ephesians 2:20).
(http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restoration-of-truth/god-is-your-loving-heavenly-father)

After the death of Christ, the Apostles were killed resulting in the priesthood being taken from the earth. Since the church was no longer led by someone with the proper authority, incorrect teachings were introduced into the church and the church established by Christ was no longer on the earth. This was known as the apostasy. Centuries later, the church was restored to earth through Joseph Smith who became the first prophet in these latter days, thus continuing the pattern of calling prophets. After the death of each prophet, a new one is called. We believe that these men are called of God to be Prophets. Thomas S. Monson is the current prophet. By listening to and following his teachings, and through prayer, we can know for ourselves that he is the one God has choosen to be His prophet.

I am thankful that God has given us prophets. This is a time where there is much confusion in the world and if we are not careful we can be led astray by false teachings, just like the people during the time of the apostasy.

For more information go to: http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restoration-of-truth/the-great-apostasy