1832
Activism
Death of Mary Hays McCauley
Death of Mary Hays McCauley in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, traditionally associated with "Molly Pitcher."
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19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1858
Politics
Birth of Beatrice Webb
Beatrice Webb was born in Standish House, Gloucestershire, England.
View details1888
Science
Succeeds Maria Mitchell as Director of the Vassar College Observatory
Whitney became director of the Vassar College Observatory, succeeding her mentor Maria Mitchell.
View details1901
Science
First inspection of Bloemfontein concentration camp
On 22 January 1901 Hobhouse made her first visit to Bloemfontein camp, documenting overcrowding, disease, and neglect of Boer women and children.
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Politics
Death at Osborne House
Death of Queen Victoria at Osborne House, marking the end of an era.
View details1908
Science
Publicly supports women's right to vote
Carrie Nation publicly voiced support for women's suffrage, linking her temperance activism with the fight for the vote.
View details1908
Sports
First Female World Champion in Figure Skating
Lily Kronberger won her first World Figure Skating Championship in 1908.
View details1909
Science
Birth of Tikvah Alper in Wynberg, South Africa
Born in Wynberg, South Africa, to a family of Jewish refugees from Russia; the youngest of four daughters and future pioneer in radiobiology.
View details1924
Activism
Death of Ramabai Ranade
Ramabai Ranade died on 22 January 1924, remembered as a pioneering social reformer, educator, and advocate for women's rights in India.
View details1925
Exploration
Death of Fanny Bullock Workman
Fanny Bullock Workman passed away on January 22, 1925, in Cannes, France, marking the end of her pioneering journey in exploration.
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1963
Arts
Release of "I Will Follow Him"
Peggy March's single "I Will Follow Him" was released on January 22, 1963, marking her entry into pop stardom.
View details1992
Science
First Canadian woman in space (STS-42 launch)
Dr. Roberta Bondar launched aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-42, becoming the first Canadian woman in space and the world’s first neurologist in space.
View details1997
Science
Unanimously confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of State
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Albright, clearing the way for her to become the first female Secretary of State.
View details1998
Science
USPS issues Lila and DeWitt Wallace commemorative stamp
The United States Postal Service issued a 32-cent stamp honoring Lila and DeWitt Wallace in the Great Americans series.
View details2001
Science
Sworn in as First Woman and First African American National Security Advisor
Rice is sworn in as U.S. National Security Advisor, becoming the first woman and first African American to hold the office.
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Arts
Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum
Receives the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 22 January 2014 for her contributions to the arts and cross-cultural understanding.
View details2018
Politics
End of presidency after two terms
On January 22, 2018, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf completed her presidential tenure.
View details2018
Literature
Died in Portland, Oregon
Ursula K. Le Guin died on January 22, 2018, in Portland, Oregon, at age 88, having reshaped science fiction and fantasy literature.
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