The birth of Kate Sheppard, a key figure in the fight for women's suffrage in New Zealand.
Born on March 10, 1847, in Liverpool, England, Catherine Wilson Malcolm, later known as Kate Sheppard, was destined to become a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage movement. Moving to New Zealand in 1869, she developed her passion for social justice and equality, which laid the groundwork for her later achievements. Her early life shaped her views on the need for women's rights, particularly the right to vote, setting the stage for her remarkable impact on history.