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21 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1862
Emily Dickinson
Science

'These are the days when Birds come back' published as 'October'

This poem appeared in Drum Beat on March 11, 1862, under the title 'October.'

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Emily Dickinson·Emily Dickinson Museum: Publications in Dickinson's Lifetime
1893
Wanda Gág
Arts

Born in New Ulm, Minnesota

Wanda Gág was born on March 11, 1893, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Bohemian immigrant artist parents.

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Wanda Gág·Wanda Gág - Wikipedia
1897
Eleanor Rathbone
Science

Letter documents appointment as parliamentary secretary of Liverpool Women's Suffrage Society

A letter from Somerville College dated 11 March 1897 documents Rathbone's new role as parliamentary secretary of the Liverpool Women's Suffrage Society.

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Eleanor Rathbone·Eleanor Rathbone - UK Parliament Living Heritage
1903
Ethel Smyth
Arts

Der Wald performed at the Metropolitan Opera

Smyth's opera Der Wald performed at the Met, first female composer there.

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Ethel Smyth·Oxford University Press: Facts about Dame Ethel Smyth
1903
Dorothy Schiff
Arts

Birth of Dorothy Schiff

Birth of Dorothy Schiff in New York City, into a prominent Jewish banking family that would shape her path toward becoming a major newspaper publisher.

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Dorothy Schiff·Encyclopedia.com – Dorothy Schiff (1903–1989)
1904
Nellie Bly
Activism

Becomes principal owner of Iron Clad Manufacturing

Bly assumes leadership of Iron Clad Mfg. after husband's death.

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Nellie Bly·Chronicling America: Nellie Bly
1904
Hilde Bruch
Medicine

Birth of Hilde Bruch

Hilde Bruch was born in Dülken, Germany.

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Hilde Bruch·Wikipedia
1908
Rita Cetina Gutiérrez
Science

Death of Rita Cetina Gutiérrez in Mérida

Rita Cetina Gutiérrez died on March 11, 1908, in Mérida, Yucatán, leaving behind a legacy as one of Mexico's earliest feminist educators.

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Rita Cetina Gutiérrez·Rita Cetina Gutiérrez - Wikipedia
1914
Lois Jotter
Science

Birth of Lois Jotter

Lois Jotter, botanist and Grand Canyon river pioneer, was born on March 11, 1914.

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Lois Jotter·Lois Jotter - Wikipedia
1923
Louise Brough
Sports

Birth of Louise Brough

Louise Brough was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Louise Brough·Louise Brough - Wikipedia
1953
Fae Adams
Science

First female doctor to receive a regular US Army commission

On March 11, 1953, Adams became the first female doctor to receive a regular commission in the United States Army, as a First Lieutenant physician.

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Fae Adams·List of American women's firsts - Wikipedia
1970
Dionne Warwick
Science

Second Grammy Award

Warwick received her second Grammy Award at the 12th Annual Grammy Awards, cementing her status as a leading vocalist of the era.

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Dionne Warwick·New Jersey Women's History: Dionne Warwick
1971
Whtney Moore Young
Activism

Death of Whitney Moore Young Jr. in Lagos, Nigeria

Young passed away on March 11, 1971, in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Whtney Moore Young·New York Times: Whitney M. Young Jr. Dies
1977
Becky Hammon
Sports

Birth of Becky Hammon

Becky Hammon was born in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Becky Hammon·Becky Hammon - Wikipedia
1991
Monica Seles
Sports

Becomes youngest-ever WTA world No. 1 in singles

Seles reached world No. 1 at age 17, the youngest ever in WTA singles rankings.

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Monica Seles·Britannica - Monica Seles
1993
Janet Reno
Science

Senate confirms Reno as Attorney General, 98-0

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Janet Reno as Attorney General by a vote of 98-0.

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Janet Reno·Janet Reno (1993–2001) - Miller Center
1995
Shirley Ann Jackson
Science

Nominated as first African American Chair of the NRC

President Bill Clinton nominates Shirley Ann Jackson to Chair of the NRC.

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Shirley Ann Jackson·Clinton White House: Shirley Ann Jackson Nomination
2011
Katie Higgins
Aviation

Earns Naval Aviator wings

Katie Higgins earned her Naval Aviator wings in March 2011.

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Katie Higgins·Navy Log - Career Timeline
2013
Sheryl Sandberg
Activism

Publication of Lean In

Sheryl Sandberg's book 'Lean In' was published on March 11, 2013, becoming a bestseller.

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Sheryl Sandberg·Wikipedia: Lean In
2014
Laura van‘t Veer
Science

Awarded the 2014 European Union Prize for Women Innovators

Laura van 't Veer was awarded the 2014 EU Prize for Women Innovators for inventing the MammaPrint breast cancer test.

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Laura van‘t Veer·KSL – Laura van't Veer PhD Honored as Inventor of MammaPrint
2016
Janet Wolfenbarger
Science

Inducted into Women in Aviation International's Pioneer Hall of Fame

Wolfenbarger was inducted into the WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame at the 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference.

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Janet Wolfenbarger·Women in Aviation International Conference - YouTube