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27 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1862
Emily Dickinson
Science

'Flowers - Well - if anybody' published as 'Flowers'

This poem appeared in the Brooklyn newspaper Drum Beat on March 2, 1862, under the title 'Flowers.'

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Emily Dickinson·Emily Dickinson Museum: Publications in Dickinson's Lifetime
1873
Marija Juric Zagorka
Literature

Birth of Marija Jurić Zagorka in Negovec, Croatia

Marija Jurić Zagorka was born on March 2, 1873, in Negovec, near Vrbovec, in what was then the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia within Austria-Hungary.

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Marija Juric Zagorka·Marija Jurić Zagorka - Wikipedia
1895
Berthe Morisot
Arts

Death of Berthe Morisot in Paris

Berthe Morisot died on March 2, 1895, in Paris at age 54 from pneumonia contracted while nursing her daughter Julie.

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Berthe Morisot·Berthe Morisot - Wikipedia
1901
Grete Hermann
Science

Birth of Grete Hermann

Birth of Grete Hermann in Bremen, Germany, on 2 March 1901, later a pioneering mathematician, quantum philosopher, and educator.

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Grete Hermann·Grete Hermann – Wikipedia
1902
Carro Morrell Clark
Science

Los Angeles Herald profiles Clark's advertising strategy

On March 2, 1902, the Los Angeles Herald described Clark's determination to advertise her novel "as no American novel was ever advertised."

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Carro Morrell Clark·The Woman Who Stunned the Publishing World from Her Back Bay Store a Century Ago - The Boston Sun
1907
Maud Howe Elliot
Law

Loss of U.S. citizenship

Elliott lost her U.S. citizenship under the Expatriation Act of 1907.

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Maud Howe Elliot·Portsmouth History Notes
1919
Tamara Toumanova
Arts

Birth of Tamara Toumanova

Tamara Toumanova was born on March 2, 1919, near Tyumen, Siberia, to Georgian émigré parents fleeing the Russian Revolution.

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Tamara Toumanova·Britannica: Tamara Toumanova
1925
Harlan Fiske Stone
Law

Joins U.S. Supreme Court as Associate Justice

Stone joins the Supreme Court as Associate Justice.

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Harlan Fiske Stone·U.S. Supreme Court Biography: Harlan F. Stone
1934
Dottie Rambo
Arts

Birthday of Dottie Rambo

Dottie Rambo was born on March 2, 1934, in Madisonville, Kentucky.

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Dottie Rambo·Wikipedia: Dottie Rambo
1942
Penny Harrington
Activism

Birth of Penny Harrington

Birth of Penny Eileen Ledyard (later Penny Harrington) in Lansing, Michigan, on March 2, 1942.

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Penny Harrington·Oregon Encyclopedia – Penny Harrington
1948
Lizzie Maggie
Arts

Death of Lizzie Magie

Lizzie Magie died in Virginia.

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Lizzie Maggie·Feminist Writer and Game Designer Blog
1949
Sarojini Naidu
Politics

Death of Sarojini Naidu

Died in Lucknow as Governor of United Provinces, leaving behind a legacy of activism and literature.

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Sarojini Naidu·Sarojini Naidu - Wikipedia
1955
Lois Mailou Jones
Arts

Receives Haitian Ordre National 'Honneur et Merite'

Jones was awarded the Diploma and decoration of the Ordre National 'Honneur et Merite' au Grade de Chevalier by the Haitian government.

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Lois Mailou Jones·Howard University Manuscript Finding Aid - Lois Mailou Jones Papers
1973
Helen Reddy
Science

First Australian-born Grammy Award winner

Reddy won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Am Woman," the first Australian-born singer to win a Grammy.

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Helen Reddy·Australian Women's Register: Helen Reddy
1974
Cher
Science

"Dark Lady" hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Cher's third solo No. 1 single cements her status as the female artist with the most Billboard chart-toppers.

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Cher·Dark Lady (song) - Wikipedia
1977
Frances P Bolton
Science

Death of Frances Payne Bolton

Frances Payne Bolton died in Lyndhurst, Ohio, at age 91, closing out a nearly century-long life of public service and philanthropy.

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Frances P Bolton·National Women's History Museum: Frances Bolton
1988
Ella Fitzgerald
Science

GRAMMY win for 'Easy Living'

Fitzgerald won Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female for the album 'Easy Living' on March 2, 1988.

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Ella Fitzgerald·Ella Fitzgerald | GRAMMY Awards
1993
Ruane Sharon Jeter
Medicine

Disposable scalpel patent

Patent for a single-use scalpel reducing contamination risks.

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Ruane Sharon Jeter·US Patent 5,191,907
1993
Ruane Sharon Jeter
Medicine

Safety scalpel handle patent

Patent for a scalpel handle minimizing accidental injuries.

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Ruane Sharon Jeter·US Patent 5,191,908
1993
Ruane Sharon Jeter
Medicine

Scalpel patent

Patent for improved scalpel design enhancing safety.

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Ruane Sharon Jeter·US Patent 5,191,906
1996
Cathy Freeman
Science

First Australian woman under 50 seconds for 400m

Freeman ran 49.85 seconds at the Australian Championships, becoming the first Australian woman under 50 seconds for 400m.

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Cathy Freeman·World Athletics: Cathy Freeman
2007
Tsai-Fan Yu
Medicine

Death of Tsai-Fan Yu

Death of Tsai-Fan Yu in Manhattan, New York, on 2 March 2007 from stroke‑related complications.

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Tsai-Fan Yu·Tsai-Fan Yu – Asia Research News
2010
Harper Lee
Literature

National Medal of Arts ceremony including Harper Lee

National Medal of Arts ceremony on March 2, 2010, lists Lee as a recipient.

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Harper Lee·Harper Lee - Wikipedia
2014
Ellen DeGeneres
Arts

Second time hosting the Academy Awards

Ellen DeGeneres hosted the 86th Academy Awards, her second time as Oscars host.

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Ellen DeGeneres·IMDb: Ellen DeGeneres
2016
Berta Caceres
Activism

Assassinated in La Esperanza, Honduras

Assassination in La Esperanza triggered global condemnation and calls for justice.

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Berta Caceres·COPINH - Biography of Berta Cáceres
2022
Nadia Murad
Activism

Recognized as TIME Woman of the Year

TIME names Nadia Murad a Woman of the Year for her work protecting survivors and advancing accountability for genocide.

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Nadia Murad·Nadia Murad: TIME Women of the Year 2022
2024
Catharine Coffin
Activism

USPS Underground Railroad Forever stamp featuring Catharine Coffin unveiled

The USPS unveiled its Underground Railroad Forever stamp series honoring Catharine Coffin among ten historic figures, at a ceremony at the Coffin State Historic Site on March 2, 2024.

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Catharine Coffin·IndyStar - 15 historic Hoosier women who made big contributions