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19 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1832
Molly Pitcher
Activism

Death of Mary Hays McCauley

Death of Mary Hays McCauley in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, traditionally associated with "Molly Pitcher."

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Molly Pitcher·Encyclopedia Britannica: Molly Pitcher
1858
Beatrice Webb
Politics

Birth of Beatrice Webb

Beatrice Webb was born in Standish House, Gloucestershire, England.

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Beatrice Webb·Wikipedia: Beatrice Webb
1888
Mary Watson Whitney
Science

Succeeds Maria Mitchell as Director of the Vassar College Observatory

Whitney became director of the Vassar College Observatory, succeeding her mentor Maria Mitchell.

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Mary Watson Whitney·Vassar Encyclopedia - Mary Watson Whitney
1901
Emily Hobhouse
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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Emily Hobhouse·South African History Online
1901
Queen Victoria UK
Politics

Death at Osborne House

Death of Queen Victoria at Osborne House, marking the end of an era.

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Queen Victoria UK·Queen Victoria - Wikipedia
1908
Carrie Nation
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.

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Carrie Nation·America Comes Alive: Carrie A. Nation
1908
Lily Kronberger
Sports

First Female World Champion in Figure Skating

Lily Kronberger won her first World Figure Skating Championship in 1908.

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Lily Kronberger·Hunskate - Kronberger, the first Hungarian world champion
1909
Tikvah Alper
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.

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Tikvah Alper·Wikipedia: Tikvah Alper
1924
Ramabai Ranade
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.

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Ramabai Ranade·Ramabai Ranade - Wikipedia
1925
Fanny Bullock Workman
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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Fanny Bullock Workman·Britannica - Fanny Bullock Workman
1936
Beryl Swain
Sports

Birth of Beryl Swain

Birth of Beryl Swain, pioneering female motorcycle racer.

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Beryl Swain·Wikipedia: Beryl Swain
1963
Peggy March
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.

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Peggy March·IMDb: Trivia about Peggy March
1992
Roberta Bondar
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.

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Roberta Bondar·Canadian Space Agency Biography
1997
Madeleine Albright
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.

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Madeleine Albright·Madeleine Korbel Albright - Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State
1998
Lila Wallace
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.

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Lila Wallace·Women on Stamps Part 2 - National Postal Museum
2001
Condoleezza Rice
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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Condoleezza Rice·White House Press Release - Swearing-in of the National Security Advisor
2014
Shirin Neshat
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.

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Shirin Neshat·Shirin Neshat Biography – Shirin Neshat (PDF)
2018
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Politics

End of presidency after two terms

On January 22, 2018, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf completed her presidential tenure.

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf·BBC News: Liberia President Transition
2018
Ursula LeGuin
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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Ursula LeGuin·Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Dies at 88