1847
Law
Birth of Ada Harriet Miser (Ada H. Kepley)
Birth of Ada Harriet Miser (Ada H. Kepley) in Ohio, who would become the first American woman to graduate from law school and a notable reformer.
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22February
18 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1855
Science
Birth of Grace Annie Lockhart
Birth of Grace Annie Lockhart in Saint John, New Brunswick, future pioneer of women’s university education in Canada and the British Empire.
View details1876
Science
Born on the Yankton Sioux Reservation
Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Simmons) was born on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota.
View details1889
Activism
Birth of Olave St Clair Soames
Born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, on 22 February 1889 — a date she later shared with her husband Robert Baden-Powell.
View details1891
Science
Addresses the first meeting of the National Council of Women
As president of the National Council of Women, Willard delivered a major address at its first meeting, held February 22-25, 1891.
View details1891
Activism
Addresses first triennial meeting of the National Council of Women
Frances Willard addresses the first National Council of Women meeting.
View details1892
Literature
Edna St. Vincent Millay's Birth
Edna St. Vincent Millay was born on February 22, 1892, in Rockland, Maine.
View details1911
Literature
Death in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper died of heart failure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at approximately age 85.
View details1911
Literature
Death of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper died on February 22, 1911, leaving a profound legacy as a writer and activist.
View details1933
Literature
Newbery Medal for "Invincible Louisa"
Cornelia Meigs received the Newbery Medal on February 22, 1933, for "Invincible Louisa."
View details1943
Activism
Execution of Sophie Scholl by guillotine in Munich
Sophie Scholl was executed by guillotine at Stadelheim Prison in Munich, just hours after being sentenced to death for treason.
View details1943
Law
Trial, sentence, and execution
Sophie Scholl was tried by the People’s Court and executed by guillotine at Stadelheim Prison the same day.
View details1943
Law
First White Rose member executed
Sophie Scholl was the first of the condemned White Rose members executed on 22 February 1943.
View details1943
Activism
Death of Sophie Scholl
Sophie Scholl was executed by guillotine at Stadelheim Prison in Munich at age 21.
View details1944
Activism
Death of Kasturba Gandhi
Kasturba Gandhi died on February 22, 1944, in Pune, India.
View details1959
Science
Second indoor Caribbean Carnival at St Pancras Town Hall
Following the success of the January event, Jones staged another Caribbean carnival at St Pancras Town Hall on 22 February 1959.
View details1984
2005
Law
First woman to preside over Supreme Court oral arguments
In Kelo oral arguments, Sandra Day O’Connor presides, becoming the first woman ever to lead Supreme Court oral arguments.
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