Births on March 24

Agnes Macphail

Born on March 24, 1890

Agnes Macphail, Canadian educator and politician (d. 1954)

Agnes Campbell MacPhail (March 24, 1890 – February 13, 1954) became the first woman elected to Canada's House of Commons, on December 6th, 1921, and served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1921 to 1940. Moving to provincial politics, from 1943 to 1945 and again from 1948 to 1951, she served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the Toronto riding of York East. Active throughout her life in progressive Canadian politics, Macphail worked for two different parties. She also promoted her ideas through column-writing, activist organizing, and legislation.

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Events on 1890

1 Jun

Herman Hollerith
The United States Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns.
2 Jul

Sherman Antitrust Act
The U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act.
12 Sep

Rhodesia
Salisbury, Rhodesia, is founded.
24 Sep

1890 Manifesto
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
25 Sep

Sequoia National Park
The United States Congress establishes Sequoia National Park.

Births on March 24

Agnes Macphail

Born on March 24, 1890

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Events on 1890

Herman Hollerith

Sherman Antitrust Act

Rhodesia

1890 Manifesto

Sequoia National Park