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25 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1819
Louise Otto-Peters
Activism

Birth of Louise Otto-Peters

Louise Otto-Peters was born on March 26, 1819, in Meißen, Saxony.

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Louise Otto-Peters·Louise Otto-Peters - Wikipedia
1840
Agnes Weston
Activism

Birth of Agnes Elizabeth Weston

Agnes Elizabeth Weston was born in London, England, into a devout evangelical family that shaped her later philanthropic mission.

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Agnes Weston·Agnes Weston - Wikipedia
1849
Anita Garibaldi
Exploration

Death of Anita Garibaldi near Comacchio, Italy

Anita Garibaldi died on March 26, 1849, near Ravenna, Italy, while fleeing with Giuseppe Garibaldi after the fall of the Roman Republic.

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Anita Garibaldi·Wikipedia: Anita Garibaldi
1888
Elsa Brändström
Activism

Birth of Elsa Brändström

Elsa Brändström, renowned as the "Angel of Siberia," was born in Saint Petersburg.

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Elsa Brändström·Wikipedia: Elsa Brändström
1902
Julia Morgan
Arts

First woman to earn architecture certificate from École des Beaux-Arts

Morgan completed her studies and earned her certificat d'études in architecture, the first woman to do so at the École des Beaux-Arts.

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Julia Morgan·Britannica - Julia Morgan
1913
Jacqueline de Romilly
Literature

Jacqueline de Romilly Born

Jacqueline de Romilly was born on March 26, 1913, in Chartres, France.

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Jacqueline de Romilly·Jacqueline de Romilly, Scholar of Greek, Dies at 97
1923
Sarah Bernhardt
Arts

Death of Sarah Bernhardt

Sarah Bernhardt died in Paris on March 26, 1923.

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Sarah Bernhardt·Britannica: Sarah Bernhardt
1930
Sandra Day O'Connor
Law

Birth of Sandra Day O’Connor

Sandra Day O’Connor is born in El Paso, Texas, beginning the life of a future first woman justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Sandra Day O'Connor·Sandra Day O'Connor Biography – O’Connor Institute
1938
Neysa McMein
Arts

Saturday Evening Post cover: Matching Monkey Hats

The 'Matching Monkey Hats' cover by Neysa McMein appeared on March 26, 1938.

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Neysa McMein·The Covers of Neysa McMein
1940
Nancy Pelosi
Politics

Birth of Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro (Nancy Pelosi) in Baltimore

Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro (later Nancy Pelosi) is born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a prominent Democratic political family.

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Nancy Pelosi·Nancy Pelosi - Wikipedia
1942
Tallulah Bankhead
Arts

New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Actress

Won Critic's Circle Award for 'The Skin of Our Teeth'.

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Tallulah Bankhead·Simple Wikipedia
1943
Lillien Jane Martin
Science

Death of Lillien Jane Martin

Lillien Jane Martin passed away on March 26, 1943.

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Lillien Jane Martin·Wikipedia
1957
Shirin Neshat
Arts

Birth of Shirin Neshat in Qazvin, Iran

Born on 26 March 1957 in Qazvin, Iran, into a liberal, educated family whose support for women’s education shaped her future as a leading artist of exile and gender.

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Shirin Neshat·Encyclopedia Britannica – Shirin Neshat
1959
Carol Stuart Murder
Activism

Birth of Carol Ann DiMaiti

Carol Ann DiMaiti, later known as Carol Stuart, was born on March 26, 1959, in the United States.

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Carol Stuart Murder·Murder of Carol Stuart - Wikipedia
1962
Augusta Savage
Arts

Death of Augusta Savage

Death of Augusta Savage in New York City after a long illness; her legacy endured through her art and mentorship.

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Augusta Savage·Britannica — Augusta Savage
1975
Rose Bird
Politics

Appointed California Secretary of Agriculture and Services, first woman in a California governor's cabinet

Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Bird as California's Secretary of Agriculture and Services, making her the first woman to serve in a California governor's cabinet.

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Rose Bird·California Supreme Court Historical Society: Rose Elizabeth Bird
1976
Anita Roddick
Activism

Opening of The Body Shop

Anita Roddick opened the first Body Shop on March 26, 1976, in Brighton.

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Anita Roddick·Our History - The Body Shop
1976
Quenn Elizabeth II
Politics

First monarch to send an email

Elizabeth II sent the first email by a monarch during a visit to Malvern.

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Quenn Elizabeth II·Times of India: 6 Pioneering Moments in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II
1977
Rose Bird
Law

Appointed first woman Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court

Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Rose Bird as Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, the first woman to hold that position or serve on the court.

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Rose Bird·Wikipedia: Rose Bird
1983
Rowena Cade
Science

Death of Rowena Cade

Rowena Cade died on 26 March 1983 at Minack House, Cornwall, aged 90, having devoted her life to building and maintaining the Minack Theatre.

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Rowena Cade·Rowena Cade - Wikipedia
1998
Bella Abzug
Politics

Died in New York City

Bella Abzug died on March 26, 1998, in Manhattan, following heart surgery complications, at age 77.

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Bella Abzug·Wikipedia: Bella Abzug
1999
Nancy Wake
Science

Discovery of asteroid 17038 Wake named for Nancy Wake

On 26 March 1999, astronomers discovered main-belt asteroid 17038 Wake, later named in honour of French Resistance heroine Nancy Wake.

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Nancy Wake·Nancy Wake – German Wikipedia
2010
Joan Armatrading
Arts

Marriage to Maggie Butler

Joan Armatrading marries Maggie Butler in a quiet civil ceremony in Cheshire, England.

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Joan Armatrading·Wikipedia - Joan Armatrading
2011
Geraldine Ferraro
Politics

Death of Geraldine Ferraro

Geraldine Ferraro passed away on March 26, 2011, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Geraldine Ferraro·NPR - Geraldine Ferraro: A Political Trailblazer For Women Is Dead
2011
Rosie Napravnik
Sports

First woman to win the Louisiana Derby

Riding Pants On Fire, Rosie Napravnik wins the Louisiana Derby on 2011-03-26, becoming the first woman ever to capture the race.

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Rosie Napravnik·Rosie Napravnik - Wikipedia