September 23, 1907—Birth of W. L. Tucker and twin sister, Nina

November 15, 1934—Marries Cecilie Gilbert of Somerset

Around 1935—Establishes wholesale business, Tucker Commission House

1953—First elected to Parliament

1954—Wonders why black members did not write a separate, minority report when the Inter-racial Committee presents its report to Parliament

1955—Wrings a concession from whites for black children to play at Tennis Stadium, and is angered when the offer is withdrawn after two months.

1958—Re-elected to Parliament and on June 27, 1958, MCPs agree to his motion to review the voting system.

1959—Bermuda celebrates its 350^th anniversary. Becomes the Executive Council’s first black member in April. Theatre Boycott ends segregation in cinemas and hotels on July 2. Appointed mediator for a dockworkers’ dispute

1960—Appointed vice-president of the Bermuda Employers Council. Tucker’s franchise committee issues a report            . Roosevelt Brown organises a series of meetings to mobilise black support in support of adult suffrage. Tucker is hospitalised for several months in Scotland after he takes ill in Uganda.

1961—Tucker is one of four blacks appointed chairman of a government board—a first for Bermuda. Franchise committee recommends full voting rights for adults. Parliament passes a law banning discrimination in restaurants. Tucker is a member of the parliamentary committee that recommends the change.

December 22, 1962—Parliament finally passes a compromise franchise bill

1963—The first election is held on May 16 in which all adults over 25 can vote, although property owners get an extra ‘plus’ vote.  Tucker is re-elected. Receives CBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours in June

August 27, 1963 — Dies on August 27 of complications of diabetes at age 55