French Women Win Right to Vote: A Look Back at April 21st in History
- 753 BC: Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, marking the birth of the ancient Roman Empire.
- 1689: A large fire ravaged the Black Church in Brașov, destroying the roof and interior furnishings.
On April 21, 1944, women's suffrage was granted in France by an ordinance of the French National Liberation Committee. This advancement came after a century and a half of debate concerning the appropriate role of women in civil society and their capacity to fully participate as citizens. Consequently, it should not be viewed as an isolated event. Rather, it represents part of a long development dating back to the French Revolution and a significant step in the ongoing fight to achieve true equality between women and men.
1960: Brasília, the new federal capital of Brazil, was inaugurated.
2019: Eight bombs exploded in churches, hotels, and other locations across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing over 250 people.
Births:
1816: Charlotte Brontë, a British novelist
1926: Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1963: Tatiana Stepa, a Romanian folk singer-songwriter
Deaths:
1910: Mark Twain, an American writer
2016: Prince, an American musician
Holidays:
Founding Day of Rome
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Translation by Iurie Tataru
