Boothroyd, Betty

1929  - Born on the 8th of October in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.

1746 - At the age of 17 she pursued a brief career as a dancer with the celebrated "Tiller Girl" dancers.

1973 - Became United Kingdom Member of Parliament for West Bromwich West.

        - Her political career began in earnest when she won the seat of West Bromwich at a by-election.

1975-1977 - Appointed an assistant Government Whip and she was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).

1979-1981 - Became a member of the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1981-1987 - Member of the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC).

1983-1987 - Served in the House of Commons Commission.

1992 - First woman Speaker of the House of Commons.

       - She admitted to the Privy Council.

1993 - Served as Freeman of the City of London.

1994 - Became Chancellor of the Open University.

2001 - Wrote the memoir "Betty Boothroyd: The Autobiography".

        - Life Peerage as Baroness Boothroyd.

2005 - She was awarded the O.M. (Order of Merit) in the Queen's New Years Honors List for her services to government.