1533
Science
Secret Marriage to Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn secretly married King Henry VIII, beginning her tenure as queen consort and a pivotal step in the English Reformation.
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25January
34 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1559
Politics
Opening of Elizabeth I’s first Parliament
Elizabeth’s first Parliament met at Westminster, beginning the legislative work that led to the Elizabethan Religious Settlement.
View details1755
Science
Founding of Moscow University, Russia's first university
Elizabeth approved the founding of Moscow University, the first university in Russia, on the initiative of Mikhail Lomonosov and Ivan Shuvalov.
View details1863
Activism
Birth of Ramabai Ranade
Ramabai Ranade was born on 25 January 1863 in Devrashtre, Satara district, Maharashtra, into a Marathi Hindu family.
View details1866
Medicine
Formal presentation of Medal of Honor
Walker formally received the Medal of Honor from President Andrew Johnson.
View details1866
Medicine
Formal presentation of Medal of Honor
Formally presented Medal of Honor at the White House.
View details1882
Literature
Virginia Woolf born in London
The modernist novelist is born Adeline Virginia Stephen.
View details1888
1890
Exploration
Completes world circumnavigation
Bly completes her trip around the world, breaking records.
View details1949
Arts
First woman (and person) to receive an Emmy Award
Shirley Dinsdale became the first recipient of an Emmy Award.
View details1949
Arts
First-ever Emmy Award winner for Most Outstanding Television Personality
At the first Annual Emmy Awards, Shirley Dinsdale received the very first Emmy Award.
View details1950
Sports
Founding member of the newly incorporated LPGA
Zaharias co-founded the LPGA, shaping professional women’s golf in the US.
View details1966
Law
First Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary
Motley was appointed to the federal judiciary, a historic first.
View details1970
Arts
Death of Nell Shipman in Cabazon, California
Nell Shipman died on January 25, 1970, in Cabazon, California, largely forgotten by the industry she helped pioneer.
View details1970
1970
Science
Death of Rita Angus in Wellington
Rita Angus died on 25 January 1970 in Wellington, New Zealand, aged 61, after a long illness.
View details1972
Politics
Announces run for U.S. President
Becomes the first Black woman to seek a major-party presidential nomination.
View details1975
Politics
Death of Charlotte Whitton
Charlotte Whitton passed away on January 25, 1975, in Ottawa.
View details1981
Science
Primetime Emmy Award for A Story to Be Told
Hayes won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Special, contributing to her eventual EGOT status.
View details1981
Law
Death sentence with two-year reprieve
Jiang Qing was sentenced on January 25, 1981, to death, reprieved for two years.
View details1988
Politics
Honorary U.S. Foreign Service Officer
Designated as Honorary U.S. Foreign Service Officer.
View details1988
Science
Golden Globe Award for "Moonstruck"
Cher wins the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for her role in "Moonstruck."
View details1991
Sports
Wins 1991 Australian Open singles title
Seles captured her first Australian Open title, defeating Jana Novotná.
View details1992
Sports
Wins 1992 Australian Open singles title
Seles won the Australian Open title for the second consecutive year.
View details1993
Politics
Chair of Task Force on National Health Care Reform
Appointed chair of Task Force on National Health Care Reform by President Bill Clinton.
View details1993
Science
Sworn in as First Woman Premier of Prince Edward Island
Callbeck became the 28th Premier of PEI, the province's first woman premier and Canada's first elected female provincial premier.
View details2003
Sports
Lone Asian American player in NWBL with San Jose Spiders.
Recognized as lone Asian American player in NWBL with San Jose Spiders.
View details2004
Sports
Death of Fanny Blankers-Koen
Passed away in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, leaving a sports legacy.
View details2010
Exploration
Reaches halfway point of solo voyage
On her 100th day at sea, Watson reached the halfway mark of her voyage, having sailed about 11,500 nautical miles.
View details2011
Sports
World Championships double gold in Christchurch 2011
Achieves double gold in 100m and 400m T11 at Christchurch 2011.
View details2014
Sports
Died in Columbia, South Carolina
Mae Young died on January 14, 2014, at age 90, closing out one of the longest and most groundbreaking careers in professional wrestling history.
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2020
Science
Begins publishing the 'Wuhan Diary' during COVID-19 lockdown
Fang Fang began her daily online 'Wuhan Diary,' documenting life inside the locked-down city during the COVID-19 outbreak.
View details2021
Politics
Senate confirms Yellen as first woman Treasury Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the 78th Secretary of the Treasury by a vote of 84–15, making her the first female Treasury Secretary in U.S. history.
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