1705
Science
Marriage to Reverend Gideon Johnston
Henrietta Deering married Church of England cleric Gideon Johnston, a union that led to her eventual emigration to colonial Charles Town.
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11April
18 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1864
Activism
Birth of Johanna Elberskirchen
Johanna Elberskirchen was born on April 11, 1864, in Bonn, Germany.
View details1865
1869
Activism
Birth of Kasturba Gandhi
Kasturba Gandhi was born on April 11, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat.
View details1881
Activism
Founding of Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary (future Spelman College)
Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, precursor to Spelman College, is founded in a church basement in Atlanta on April 11, 1881.
View details1899
Medicine
Granted U.S. Patent No. 622,848 for One-Handed Medical Syringe
The U.S. Patent Office granted Geer Patent No. 622,848A for her one-handed syringe, a design that became a lasting standard in medical device ergonomics.
View details1908
Law
Birth of Jane Bolin
Jane Matilda Bolin was born on April 11, 1908, in Poughkeepsie, NY.
View details1935
Science
Engagement at the Harlem Opera House
Fitzgerald won a one-week engagement at the Harlem Opera House on April 11, 1935, an early professional milestone.
View details1953
Politics
Becomes first Secretary of HEW
First Secretary of U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
View details1955
Arts
First Black performer to open at the Waldorf-Astoria's Empire Room
On April 11, 1955, Dandridge became the first Black performer to open at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Empire Room.
View details1959
Arts
First Major Issue of Revived Recordings
Revived recordings of Cotten were issued on April 11, 1959, establishing her as a master of American folk guitar.
View details1988
Science
Academy Award for Best Actress for "Moonstruck"
Cher wins the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in "Moonstruck" at the 60th Academy Awards.
View details1992
Literature
Death of Eve Merriam
Eve Merriam passed away on April 11, 1992, in Manhattan, New York.
View details2003
Science
Maria Goeppert-Mayer Award coverage in Taipei Times
On April 11, 2003, the Taipei Times reported Chung-Pei Ma's receipt of the Maria Goeppert-Mayer Award from the APS.
View details2013
2013
Science
Formal Induction as First Female Augusta National Member
Rice is formally inducted as a member of Augusta National Golf Club, one of the first women ever admitted to the historically all-male club.
View details2019
Activism
Receives International DVF Award
Nadia Murad receives the International DVF Award for her courageous leadership on behalf of survivors.
View details2024
Science
Granted Title of Chancellor Emerita by UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island conferred on Callbeck the title of Chancellor Emerita in recognition of her public service.
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