History: March 3 (#4)

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March 3, 2005 Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur.

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On March 3, in the year 2005: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Represe ntatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur. In New Zealand, the speaker of the House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House, is the presiding officer and highest authority of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

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Why March 3, 2005 matters: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of R epresentatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 3, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshapin g politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Margaret Wilson is elected as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, beginning a period lasting until August 23, 2006, where all the highest political offices (including Elizabeth II as Head of State), were occupied by women, making New Zealand the first country for this to occur. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_New_Zealand_House_of_Representatives (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)