Events on March 3 in history

Margaret Wilson (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.

Margaret Anne Wilson (born 20 May 1947) is a New Zealand academic and former politician. She was Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives during the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand. She is a member of the Labour Party.

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Events on 2005

24 Apr

Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
25 Apr

European Union
Bulgaria and Romania sign accession treaties to join the European Union.
17 Aug

Israeli disengagement from Gaza
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
24 Oct

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida
Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida resulting in 35 direct 26 indirect fatalities and causing $20.6B USD in damage.
30 Oct

Bombing of Dresden in World War II
The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II) is reconsecrated after a thirteen-year rebuilding project.

Events on March 3 in history

Margaret Wilson (March 3, 2005)

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Events on 2005

Pope Benedict XVI

European Union

Israeli disengagement from Gaza

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida

Bombing of Dresden in World War II