1918 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights
1918 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights | TakeMeBack.to
- 21 Nov Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918 passed in UK: The UK Parliament passed the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918, allowing women over 21 to stand for election as Members of Parliament. This legislation enabled women to participate as parliamentary candidates, though they could not vote until the Representation of the People Act 1928. source: parliament.uk
- 14 Dec Sinn Féin's electoral success: On December 14, 1918, Sinn Féin achieved a significant electoral victory in the United Kingdom general election, winning 73 of the 105 Irish seats, leading to a shift in Irish politics. source: en.wikipedia.org
What happened in 1918?
Discover what the world looked like in 1918: