1601
Politics
Execution of the Earl of Essex after rebellion
Execution of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, following his failed rebellion against Elizabeth I.
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25February
25 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1601
Politics
Execution of the Earl of Essex for treason
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, Elizabeth’s former favourite, was executed for treason after his failed rebellion.
View details1670
Science
Birth of Maria Margaretha Kirch
Birth of German astronomer Maria Margaretha Kirch in Panitzsch near Leipzig.
View details1842
Exploration
Birth of Ida Lewis
Ida Lewis was born on February 25, 1842, in Newport, Rhode Island.
View details1885
Science
Marriage to Almanzo Wilder
Laura Ingalls married farmer Almanzo Wilder in De Smet, Dakota Territory, beginning a lifelong partnership.
View details1890
1891
Activism
Close of first triennial meeting of the National Council of Women
First triennial meeting of National Council of Women, led by Frances Willard, concludes.
View details1905
Politics
Birth of Iriaka Matiu Rātana
Born on February 25, 1905, in Whangaehu, New Zealand.
View details1906
Exploration
Birth of Grace Dolbeck Leach Hudowalski
Grace Dolbeck Leach (later Hudowalski) was born in Ticonderoga, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
View details1930
Politics
First Black Woman to Seek an Illinois State Senate Seat
On February 25, 1930, Wells-Barnett became the first Black woman to run for the Illinois state senate.
View details1936
Aviation
First powered flight
Sabiha Gökçen completed her first powered flight on February 25, 1936.
View details1970
Politics
Appointed to the Senate of Canada
Thérèse Casgrain was appointed to the Senate of Canada, becoming one of the first women from Quebec to sit in the upper chamber.
View details1988
Science
First Olympic gold and world record in 500 m at Calgary 1988
Blair won her first Olympic gold medal in the 500 m at Calgary 1988, setting a world record of 39.10 seconds.
View details1994
Arts
Obituary coverage noting eight Emmys.
Obituaries for Dinah Shore noted her eight Emmys, a testament to her television success.
View details2003
Sports
Final WTA Tour match at 2003 Dubai Duty Free Women’s Open
Seles played her final professional match on the WTA Tour in February 2003.
View details2006
Arts
Death of Sally Fox (photographer)
Death of photographer and picture editor Sally Fox, noted for curating visual histories of women’s lives.
View details2007
Arts
First openly gay host of the Academy Awards
Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 79th Academy Awards, becoming the first openly gay person to host the Oscars.
View details2007
Arts
Receives Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
On February 25, 2007, Lansing received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars.
View details2009
Arts
Awarded the National Medal of Arts
Maya Lin received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.
View details2009
2013
Law
Recounts being first woman on Chevron's board of directors
In a Stanford oral history released this date, Hills recalled being the first woman to serve on Chevron's board of directors.
View details2013
Politics
Inauguration as first female president of South Korea
Sworn in as South Korea's 18th president, the first female head of state.
View details2020
Literature
Published memoir Being Heumann
Heumann's memoir 'Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist' was published, chronicling her decades of activism.
View details2021
Arts
First Black costume designer with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star, becoming the first Black costume designer and second costume designer ever so honored.
View details2022
Activism
Audubon Florida tribute to Betsch’s conservation legacy
Audubon Florida’s Feb 25, 2022 tribute honored MaVynee Betsch’s role in protecting American Beach and NaNa Dune’s coastline.
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