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Science
Birth in Siena
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa was born in Siena, Tuscany, on the Feast of the Annunciation.
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25March
34 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1830
Activism
Birth of Margaret Newton Van Cott
Birth of Margaret Newton Van Cott in New York City, later a pioneering Methodist evangelist.
View details1883
Activism
Birth of Mabel Vernon in Wilmington, Delaware
Mabel Vernon was born on March 25, 1883, in Wilmington, Delaware, later becoming a key strategist of the American women's suffrage movement.
View details1890
Science
Patent granted for sewing machine improvement
Tracy received U.S. patent no. 423,335 for a sewing machine improvement, part of her prolific 1890-1893 patenting period.
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1908
1911
Activism
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
On March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NYC killed 146 workers, mainly women.
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Activism
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and Schneiderman's memorial address
After 146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on March 25, 1911, Schneiderman delivered a famous memorial speech demanding labor reform.
View details1912
Science
Born in Pokesdown, Bournemouth, England
Melita Sirnis (later Norwood) was born on 25 March 1912 in Pokesdown, Bournemouth, England, to a Latvian father and British mother.
View details1929
Aviation
Departure on Graf Zeppelin's Orient Flight to Palestine
Lady Drummond-Hay departed Friedrichshafen aboard Graf Zeppelin on 25 March 1929 for the airship's 'Orient Flight' to Palestine, reporting for the Hearst press.
View details1931
Activism
Death of Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Ida B. Wells-Barnett died in Chicago on March 25, 1931, from uremia.
View details1932
Literature
Birth of Penelope Gilliatt
Penelope Ann Douglass Gilliatt was born in London, England, on March 25, 1932.
View details1933
Literature
Publication of The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
Gertrude Stein's groundbreaking work was published on March 25, 1933.
View details1934
Science
Birth of Gloria Steinem
Gloria Marie Steinem is born in Toledo, Ohio, to Ruth and Leo Steinem.
View details1942
Arts
Birth of Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is born in Memphis, Tennessee, to C.L. and Barbara Franklin.
View details1949
Politics
Birth in Patuxent River, Maryland
Lillian Elaine Fishburne was born on March 25, 1949, in Patuxent River, Maryland, the daughter of a naval officer.
View details1951
Arts
First woman ever nominated for an Emmy Award
Betty White became the first woman to receive an Emmy nomination, for Best Actress in a Television Series for 'Hollywood on Television.'
View details1954
Arts
Honorary Academy Award
Garbo received an Honorary Oscar on March 25, 1954, for her unforgettable performances.
View details1954
Science
Academy Award win for 'Roman Holiday'
Edith Head won the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Black-and-White) for 'Roman Holiday' at the 26th Academy Awards.
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Arts
Wins Academy Award for "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Roman Holiday."
View details1957
Science
First woman to earn a PhD in chemistry from the University of Tokyo
Saruhashi became the first woman in Japan to earn a PhD in chemistry from the University of Tokyo.
View details1957
Science
First woman to receive a Doctor of Science from the University of Tokyo
Saruhashi became the first woman to receive a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Tokyo, for her dissertation on carbonic matter in natural water.
View details1967
Sports
Birth of Debi Thomas
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Debi Thomas grew up to become a world champion figure skater and physician.
View details1979
Sports
Leads Old Dominion to 1979 AIAW national championship
Stars for Old Dominion as they win the 1979 AIAW national championship in women’s basketball.
View details1980
Literature
Death of Maud Hart Lovelace in Claremont, California
Maud Hart Lovelace died on March 25, 1980, in Claremont, California, at age 87, leaving behind a beloved literary legacy.
View details1982
Sports
Birth of Danica Patrick
Danica Sue Patrick was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, later becoming one of the most prominent women in American auto racing.
View details1984
Science
GRAMMY win for 'The Best Is Yet To Come'
Fitzgerald won Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female for 'The Best Is Yet To Come' on March 25, 1984.
View details1996
Arts
Performs "Colors of the Wind" at the Oscars
Vanessa Williams performed "Colors of the Wind" at the 68th Academy Awards.
View details2001
Arts
Oscar nomination and swan dress at Academy Awards
Björk attended the 73rd Academy Awards on March 25, 2001, wearing the iconic swan dress; 'I've Seen It All' was nominated for Best Original Song.
View details2009
Arts
*Horses* added to U.S. National Recording Registry
Album *Horses* added to U.S. National Recording Registry on March 25, 2009.
View details2012
Science
Died in Sharon, Connecticut
Priscilla Buckley died on March 25, 2012, at age 90, at her family home in Sharon, Connecticut.
View details2019
Science
Honeywell Feature: 'This Chemist Has 109 Patents'
Honeywell published a profile highlighting Flanigen's 109 patents and her lasting contributions to molecular sieves and synthetic emerald technology.
View details2020
Activism
Crip Camp documentary released on Netflix
The Netflix documentary 'Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,' prominently featuring Heumann, premiered, bringing her activism to global audiences.
View details2021
Literature
Death of Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary passed away on March 25, 2021, in Carmel, California.
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