1862
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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11March
21 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1893
Arts
Born in New Ulm, Minnesota
Wanda Gág was born on March 11, 1893, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Bohemian immigrant artist parents.
View details1897
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.
View details1903
Arts
Der Wald performed at the Metropolitan Opera
Smyth's opera Der Wald performed at the Met, first female composer there.
View details1903
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.
View details1904
Activism
Becomes principal owner of Iron Clad Manufacturing
Bly assumes leadership of Iron Clad Mfg. after husband's death.
View details1904
1908
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.
View details1914
Science
Birth of Lois Jotter
Lois Jotter, botanist and Grand Canyon river pioneer, was born on March 11, 1914.
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1953
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.
View details1970
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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Activism
Death of Whitney Moore Young Jr. in Lagos, Nigeria
Young passed away on March 11, 1971, in Lagos, Nigeria.
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1991
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.
View details1993
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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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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Aviation
Earns Naval Aviator wings
Katie Higgins earned her Naval Aviator wings in March 2011.
View details2013
Activism
Publication of Lean In
Sheryl Sandberg's book 'Lean In' was published on March 11, 2013, becoming a bestseller.
View details2014
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.
View details2016
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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