1774
Science
Marriage to Jean Dubernat
Jeanne Baret married French soldier Jean Dubernat at Saint-Aulaye on 28 March 1774, formalizing her return to conventional life.
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28March
12 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1814
Literature
Publication of 'The Wanderer'
Burney's final novel, 'The Wanderer, or Female Difficulties,' set partly during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, was published on 28 March 1814.
View details1900
Politics
War of the Golden Stool begins
Marked official start of the War of the Golden Stool, led by Yaa Asantewaa.
View details1900
Politics
Leads War of the Golden Stool as first woman Ashanti war-leader
Yaa Asantewaa first and only woman war leader in Ashanti history.
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1937
Literature
Arrival in Spain to cover Spanish Civil War
On March 28, 1937, Gellhorn began reporting on the Spanish Civil War, launching her career.
View details1941
Aviation
Enlists in the WAAF, becoming one of the first Black women in the RAF
Lilian Bader enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force on 28 March 1941, becoming one of the first Black women to serve in the British Armed Forces.
View details1955
Science
Died in Sheringham, Norfolk
Olive Edis died on 28 March 1955 in Sheringham, Norfolk, the town where she had built her celebrated photography studio.
View details1972
Politics
First Black woman in the U.S. to preside over a legislative body
Elected president pro tempore of the Texas Senate on March 28, 1972, making her the first Black woman in the U.S. to preside over a legislative body.
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1994
Science
Utility patent filing for voice-activated journal technology
Filed a utility patent securing technological aspects of the Password Journal.
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Sports
Personal bests - 100m and 400m
Records personal bests in 100m and 400m, notable late career performances.
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