13th February - 1815
Our great society was founded
1830
Debating permitted with no restrictions
1866
Union building officially opened
1910
President Theodore Roosevelt visits The Union
1931
Women guests permitted inside The Union for meals
1939
Election of officers suspended for Second World War: RAF commandeer building
1963
The Union votes to admit women 449-180
1967
Ann Mallalieu (Newnham) first female president
1981
The Union becomes a registered charity
1990
Ronald Reagan speaks at 175th anniversary dinner
2003
The Union wins the World Debating Championship in Stellenbosch, South Africa
2014
Launch of 'CUS Live' a permanent online streaming service
2016
The 1815 bar opens to the public
2018
Large scale refurbishment of The Union starts
2021
Refurbishments are completed and The Union's new bar and brasserie opens, The Orator
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