1838
Science
Birth in York, Maine
Margaret Eloise Knight born in York, Maine, in 1838; later devised a loom safety device as a child mill worker.
View detailsThis Day
14February
26 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1847
Activism
Birth of Anna Howard Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, on February 14, 1847, later emigrating with her family to the United States.
View details1862
1866
Science
'A narrow Fellow in the Grass' published in the Springfield Daily Republican
This vivid poem about encountering a snake appeared in the Springfield Daily Republican on February 14, 1866.
View details1870
Science
First women to open a Wall Street brokerage firm
Woodhull, Claflin & Co. opens, making Tennessee Claflin and her sister the first women to own a Wall Street brokerage.
View details1870
Law
Appointed first female Justice of the Peace in the United States
Esther Hobart Morris was appointed Justice of the Peace in South Pass City, Wyoming, becoming the first woman in U.S. history to hold judicial office.
View details1880
Science
Birth of Aida Overton Walker
Aida Overton Walker was born in New York City on February 14, 1880, later becoming the leading African American female performer of the early Vaudeville and Black Broadway era.
View details1890
Arts
Born in Tenby, Wales
Nina Hamnett was born on 14 February 1890 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, into a middle-class military family.
View details1905
Science
Unveiling of the National Women's Monument, Bloemfontein
Hobhouse attended the 14 February 1905 unveiling of the National Women's Monument in Bloemfontein, commemorating Boer women and children who died in the camps.
View details1914
Aviation
Birth of Nancy Harkness Love
Birth of Nancy Harkness Love (Hannah Lincoln Harkness) in Houghton, Michigan, to Dr. Robert and Alice Harkness.
View details1920
Science
Founding of the League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago on February 14, 1920, to help millions of newly enfranchised women exercise the vote and engage in public policy.
View details1952
Sports
Olympic Figure Skating Debut
Nancy Burley competed in figure skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
View details1957
Activism
Co-founds Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Baker helped establish the SCLC, becoming its first executive director.
View details1967
Arts
Recording session for 'Respect'
Franklin records 'Respect' at Atlantic Studios, which becomes a cultural anthem upon release.
View details1969
Activism
Revised Roman Calendar affirms Marian solemnities
Pope Paul VI reaffirms Marian feast days in revised calendar.
View details1969
Activism
Public feminist debate on Valentine’s Day 1969
Friedan participated in a significant feminist debate on February 14, 1969.
View details1973
Arts
First African American with a solo exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The MFA Boston presented a dedicated solo exhibition of Jones's work, marking her as the first African American artist with a solo show at that institution.
View details1983
1994
Arts
Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act
Björk won the Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act at the 1994 ceremony, recognizing her rapid solo rise.
View details2000
Sports
First public boxing victory – Manipur State Women’s Boxing Championship
Mary Kom won her first public boxing tournament on February 14, 2000.
View details2016
Sports
National Indoor Champion 2016
On February 14, 2016, Cain claimed her second national indoor championship title.
View details2016
Sports
First woman on an NBA All-Star Game coaching staff
Hammon became the first woman to serve on an NBA All-Star Game coaching staff, at the 2016 game in Toronto.
View details2017
Activism
Constitutional Amendment Raising Marriage Age
Malawi raises marriage age to 18, with Kachindamoto's advocacy critical to this change.
View details2022
Science
Black History Month Profile Republished
Black History Month coverage again highlighted Matthews for transforming a college invention into a clean-energy and infrastructure business.
View details2023
Politics
Announcement of intention not to seek reelection
Feinstein announced she would retire in 2024, ending her historic Senate career.
View details2026
Arts
Opening of "Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone" retrospective at Peabody Essex Museum
The first major retrospective devoted solely to Edmonia Lewis's work opens at the Peabody Essex Museum on February 14, 2026.
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