1893day.year
In New Zealand, the Electoral Act of 1893 is consented to by the governor, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote.
New Zealand enacts the Electoral Act on September 19, 1893, becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote.
Governor Lord Glasgow granted royal assent to the Electoral Act on September 19, 1893, enfranchising all adult women in New Zealand. The law was the culmination of decades of activism led by suffragists like Kate Sheppard and her supporters. More than 26,000 women registered to vote in the subsequent election, transforming New Zealand's electorate. The milestone inspired suffrage movements worldwide and demonstrated the impact of grassroots organizing. New Zealand's pioneering legislation marked a turning point in global gender equality and democratic participation. The act set a precedent that many other nations would follow in the 20th century.
1893
Electoral Act of 1893
1970day.year
Kostas Georgakis, a Greek student of geology, sets himself ablaze in Matteotti Square in Genoa, Italy, as a protest against the dictatorial regime of Georgios Papadopoulos.
Greek student Kostas Georgakis self-immolated in protest against the Papadopoulos dictatorship, becoming a symbol of resistance.
On September 19, 1970, Kostas Georgakis, a geology student exiled in Genoa, Italy, set himself on fire in Matteotti Square as a dramatic protest. He sought to draw international attention to the oppressive military junta led by Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos in Greece. Georgakis carried letters condemning the regime’s human rights abuses and appealed for solidarity from Italian and European audiences. His act of self-sacrifice resonated with opposition groups and inspired further resistance among Greek expatriates. The Italian authorities provided medical treatment but he succumbed to his injuries several days later. News of his death intensified pressure on the junta and highlighted the desperation of Greek dissidents. Georgakis is remembered as a martyr for freedom and a potent symbol of the struggle against dictatorship. His legacy remains influential in Greek political and cultural memory.
Kostas Georgakis
Georgios Papadopoulos
1995day.year
The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber Manifesto.
Major newspapers published the Unabomber Manifesto by Ted Kaczynski, seeking public assistance to apprehend him.
On September 19, 1995, The Washington Post and The New York Times released the 35,000-word manifesto of the 'Unabomber', Ted Kaczynski.
The document outlined his radical anti-technology and anti-industrial views and called for societal reform.
Federal authorities agreed to the unprecedented publication in hopes that someone would recognize the author's ideas or style.
A linguistic tip from Kaczynski's brother soon led to his identification and arrest.
The move sparked debates about media ethics and law enforcement strategies in combating domestic terrorism.
1995
Unabomber Manifesto