Around the world1893
Women vote in New Zealand
New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.
20 May 1892 – 19 Jan 1953
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20 May 1892
Born
26 Apr 1928
A daughter is born
19 Jan 1953
Dies, aged 60
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Around the world1893
New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.
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Around the world · 1896The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.
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