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1944 1945 1954
Women are granted the vote! Dr. E. F. Gordon, a controversial political W.E.R. Joell fights for and wins the
Nurse Scott is the first black activist, becomes first president of right for black Bermudians to play
woman to run for Parliament. the newly formed Bermuda Workers at the Tennis Stadium.
Association
1963 1963 1964
The Progressive Labour Party Dame Lois Browne-Evans becomes The United Bermuda Party
is formed. Bermuda’s first black female MP in is formed.
the first election where all adults
could vote.
1971 1974 1975
The Education Act makes it illegal Ottiwell Simmons becomes president Dame Marjorie Bean, a pioneering
for any school in Bermuda to base of the Bermuda Industrial Union and educator, founds the Business and
admission on race, officially ending remains president for 34 years. Professional Women’s Association
segregation in education. of Bermuda.
1995 1997 1998
Sir John Swan resigns from office Pamela Gordon (UBP) becomes the Dame Jennifer Smith leads the PLP
after his Independence referendum, first female Premier of Bermuda. to an historic election victory. This
which was opposed by PLP leader is the first change of government
L. F. Wade, failed. in Bermuda’s history. The PLP will
stay in power until 2012.
2019
Theatre Boycott celebrates
60th anniversary.
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