TWH: September 18-22, 2023

This week in History

Monday: on September 18, 1810

Chile declares independence from Spain. BItH Unit 22, Section 66: Latin American Independence

Tuesday: on September 19, 1893

New Zealand became the first country to grant women voting rights. BItH Unit 27, Section 79: Women Get the Vote

Wednesday: on September 20, 1519

Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition sets off on the first successful circumnavigation of the world. BItH Unit 17, Section 51: Circumnavigation

Thursday: on September 21, 1792

The French monarchy is abolished by proclamation passed by the National Convention. BItH Unit 22, Section 65: French Revolution

Friday: on September 22, 1692

Last eight people executed for witchcraft in Salem Witch Trials. BItH Unit 21, Section 63: Witch Hunts

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