The International Workingmen's Association Is Founded in London
On September 28, 1864, the First International was founded in London, bringing together trade unionists, socialists and political exiles.
New Zealand Grants Women the Vote
On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country to give all women the right to vote.
Jawaharlal Nehru Takes Charge of India's Interim Government
On September 2, 1946, Nehru was sworn into the Interim Government of India, the first Indian cabinet with real executive power under British rule.
Winston Churchill Returns as Prime Minister
Winston Churchill became prime minister again on 26 October 1951 at the age of 77, after the Conservatives won an election with a majority of 17.
Solidarity Is Founded at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk
On September 17, 1980, Polish workers founded Solidarity at Gdansk, the first independent trade union in the Soviet bloc.