Historical eventNovember 11921

Frances Kyle

Frances Kyle was called to the Bar of Ireland, becoming the first female barrister in Ireland or Great Britain.

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When
Tuesday, November 1 1921105 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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Dates: From 1921.

Type: human.

What happened

Frances Kyle was called to the Bar of Ireland, becoming the first female barrister in Ireland or Great Britain.

November 1 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 1993Maastricht Treaty
  3. 1997Titanic (1997 film)
  4. 1998Karl Bushby
  5. 2000Serbia and Montenegro
  6. 2000Chhattisgarh
  7. 2001Turkey
  8. 2009Ilyushin Il-76
  9. 2011Mario Draghi
  10. 2012List of tank truck fires and explosions
  11. 2024Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse

Also in 1921

  • November 17Prince of Wales riotsRioting broke out in Bombay, India, during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, leading to at least 58 deaths.
  • March 18Russian Civil WarRussian Civil War: Bolshevik forces suppressed a rebellion of sailors and civilians in Kronstadt.
  • July 231st National Congress of the Chinese Communist PartyThe first National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party opened in a house in Shanghai.
  • March 31Royal Australian Air ForceThe Australian Air Force was formed, replacing the short-lived Australian Air Corps and separating it from the Army.
  • March 1Kronstadt rebellionThe Kronstadt rebellion began following mass protests in Petrograd demanding greater freedom in Russia with sailors and citizens taking u…
  • March 1Australia national cricket teamThe Australian cricket team, led by Warwick Armstrong, became the first team to complete a whitewash in the Ashes, an achievement that wo…
  • March 30Australian Air CorpsThe Australian Air Corps was disbanded, to be replaced the following day by the Australian Air Force.
  • October 26Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre (pictured), the oldest surviving grand movie palace, opened.

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November 1 1921 — 105 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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