1997 Event Liberals beat Conservatives in France 1976 Event 2nd Chamber recognizes Dutch Liberals/social democratic abortion law 1975 Event Australian Conservatives and Liberals win parliamentary election 1925 Event British Liberals choose David Lloyd George as party leader 1923 Event Labour/Liberals win British parliament 1897 Event Liberals/social-democrats win Dutch 2nd Parliamentary election 1858 Event War of Reform (Mexico); Liberals establish capital at Vera Cruz 1853 Event Thorbeckes liberals win 2nd-Parliamentary election
