1753
Politics
Birth of daughter Frances Custis
Frances Custis was born to Martha and Daniel in 1753 but died young.
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19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1871
Politics
First woman to address a U.S. congressional committee
Victoria Woodhull addresses the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
View details1885
Activism
Alice Paul Born
Alice Paul was born on January 11, 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
View details1885
Activism
Marriage to Moses McWilliams
Sarah Breedlove married Moses McWilliams, which marked the beginning of her family life.
View details1886
Science
Awarded the Prix Bordin by the French Academy of Sciences
Sofia received the Prix Bordin for her work on rigid body rotation.
View details1892
Activism
First woman president of Bethel Literary and Historical Society
Elected president of Bethel Literary and Historical Society, first woman to hold the position.
View details1899
1901
Aviation
Birth of Kwon Ki-ok
Kwon Ki-ok, the trailblazing Korean aviator, was born on January 11, 1901.
View details1906
Activism
Marriage to Charles Joseph Walker and adoption of name
Sarah married Charles Joseph Walker and began using the name "Madam C. J. Walker" for her business.
View details1921
Science
Birth in Lynch, Kentucky
Birth of Clara Juanita Morris (Juanita M. Kreps) in Lynch, Kentucky, whose Appalachian roots shaped her pioneering career in economics and government.
View details1928
Arts
Tarsila Gifts "Abaporu" to Oswald de Andrade
Tarsila gifts "Abaporu" to her husband, Oswald de Andrade, influencing the Anthropophagic movement.
View details1933
Politics
Craig begins duties as Speaker of ND House
Craig assumed the Speaker's chair and began presiding over the House.
View details1935
Aviation
First person to fly solo from Hawaii to California
Flew solo from Honolulu to Oakland in a Lockheed Vega, becoming the first aviator of either sex to solo that Pacific route.
View details1992
Politics
Resignation as leader of the Social Credit Party
On January 11, 1992, Rita Johnston resigned as the Social Credit Party leader.
View details1997
Activism
Death of Helen Foster Snow
Helen Foster Snow passed away on January 11, 1997, leaving a legacy of international collaboration.
View details2009
Arts
Wins Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Series (Musical or Comedy) for "30 Rock"
Tina Fey wins Golden Globe for her role in "30 Rock."
View details2010
Activism
Death of Miep Gies
Miep Gies passed away on January 11, 2010, in Hoorn, Netherlands.
View details2013
Politics
Among the first female members of the Saudi Shura Council
On 11 January 2013, Hayat Sindi was appointed to Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council, becoming one of the first female members of the national legislature.
View details2017
Science
Grant of European patent EP2510099B1
European Patent EP2510099B1, listing Karikó as inventor, was granted by the EPO for mRNA technologies.
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