1759
Literature
Birth of Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft was born in Spitalfields, London, England.
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27April
23 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1856
Politics
Birth of Zaichun (Tongzhi Emperor)
Concubine Cixi gave birth to Zaichun, the future Tongzhi Emperor.
View details1862
Science
'Success is counted sweetest' published untitled
One of Dickinson's most quoted poems appeared untitled in the Brooklyn Daily Union on April 27, 1862.
View details1882
1922
Aviation
Birth of Sheila Scott
Sheila Scott, pioneering aviator, was born in Worcester, England, on April 27, 1922.
View details1927
Activism
Birth of Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott is born in Marion, Perry County, Alabama, later becoming a leading figure of the U.S. civil rights movement.
View details1943
Medicine
Introduction of BCG Vaccine in Ireland
Pioneered the introduction of the BCG vaccine to combat tuberculosis in Ireland.
View details1948
Science
American Women’s Association Award for Eminent Achievement
Honored by AWA for her work in psychology and engineering.
View details1953
Science
Death of Maud Gonne
Maud Gonne died on April 27, 1953, in Clonskeagh, Dublin, aged 86, having lived to see Irish independence she fought for.
View details1963
Arts
Contemporaneous recognition of youngest-female No. 1 status
By April 27, 1963, Peggy March was recognized as the youngest female with a U.S. No. 1 hit.
View details1963
Sports
Honored guest at DePauw University Little 500 meet
Serves as an honored guest at DePauw University’s Little 500 track meet in Greencastle, Indiana.
View details1967
Arts
American Institute of Architects Medal for Distinguished Service
On April 27, 1967, Liebes received the AIA Medal for Distinguished Service, honoring her decades of collaboration with architects and impact on modern interior design.
View details1985
Arts
Issuance of Corita Kent's U.S. "Love" stamp
The U.S. Postal Service officially released the "Love" stamp designed by Corita Kent, selling over 700 million copies.
View details1986
Arts
Final documented recording: live performance in Santa Barbara
Lydia Mendoza's final recording was a live performance in Santa Barbara, California.
View details1992
Politics
Glass-climbing, only female Speaker in Commons history
Only female Speaker, overturning 700 years of tradition.
View details1992
Politics
First opposition MP elected Speaker of the House of Commons
First opposition MP elected Speaker of the House under a sitting government.
View details1992
Politics
First Speaker appointed after TV coverage of Commons debates
First Speaker appointed post-TV coverage of Commons debates.
View details1992
Politics
Elected first female Speaker of the House of Commons
First woman Speaker of the House of Commons, breaking 700 years of tradition.
View details2002
Politics
Death of Ruth Handler
Ruth Handler died in Los Angeles at 85, leaving behind Barbie and a second career in breast prosthetics.
View details2004
Science
Patent publication for news visualization system
A patent listing Mayer as inventor for news visualization system was published.
View details2013
Exploration
Departure from Japan for North Pacific Crossing
Outen departed again for solo North Pacific row from Japan to Alaska.
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Politics
Named running mate by Ted Cruz in 2016 presidential campaign
Ted Cruz names Carly Fiorina as his vice-presidential running mate during the 2016 Republican campaign.
View details2023
Science
Appointed to Obama Foundation Girls Opportunity Alliance Advisory Board
The Obama Foundation announces Emma Grede's appointment to the Girls Opportunity Alliance Advisory Board, honoring her advocacy for women and girls.
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