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Events on Monday 27 April 1992 1
1992Betty Boothroyd elected Commons SpeakerFirst woman to hold the postBetty Boothroyd was elected Speaker of the British House of Commons, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its more than 700-year history. She was known for restoring order with the phrase "Order! Order!" delivered in her distinctive style. She served as Speaker until 2000.