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22 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1610
Maria Cunitz
Science

Birth of Maria Cunitz

Birth of Maria Cunitz in Wohlau, Silesia, on May 29, 1610.

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Maria Cunitz·German Wikipedia: Maria Cunitz
1630
Margaret Hughes
Science

Birth of Margaret Hughes

Margaret Hughes, later celebrated as the first professional actress on the English stage, is born in England.

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Margaret Hughes·Margaret Hughes - Wikipedia
1851
Sojourner Truth
Activism

Delivers "Ain’t I a Woman" speech

On May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth delivered her renowned speech at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention.

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Sojourner Truth·The Sojourner Truth Project
1859
Laura Eisenhuth
Science

Birth of Laura J. Kelly Eisenhuth

Laura J. Kelly was born in Pennsylvania, later becoming a pioneering educator and politician in North Dakota.

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Laura Eisenhuth·Laura J. Eisenhuth - Wikipedia
1892
Alfonsina Storni
Literature

Birth of Alfonsina Storni

Alfonsina Storni was born in Capriasca, Switzerland, on May 29, 1892, later emigrating to Argentina as a child.

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Alfonsina Storni·Alfonsina Storni - Wikipedia
1908
Diana Morgan
Arts

Birth of Diana Morgan

Diana Morgan was born on May 29, 1908, in Cardiff, Wales.

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Diana Morgan·Wikipedia: Diana Morgan (screenwriter)
1912
Chien-Shiung Wu
Science

Birth of Chien-Shiung Wu

Chien-Shiung Wu was born in Liuhe, Jiangsu province, China, later becoming a pioneering experimental physicist.

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Chien-Shiung Wu·Chien-Shiung Wu | Biography, Discoveries, & Facts
1920
Neysa McMein
Arts

Saturday Evening Post cover: Black Hat and Scarf

Neysa McMein's 'Black Hat and Scarf' was published in the Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1920.

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Neysa McMein·The Covers of Neysa McMein
1950
Ann Moore
Politics

Birth of Ann S. Moore, future first female CEO of Time Inc.

Ann S. Moore, who would become the first woman to head Time Inc., was born on 29 May 1950 in New York.

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Ann Moore·Ann S. Moore - Wikipedia
1958
Decoy TV Series
Arts

Production of Decoy concludes due to lack of funds

Filming on Decoy ended on May 29, 1958, after financial constraints halted further production of the pioneering policewoman drama.

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Decoy TV Series·Decoy (TV series) - Wikipedia
1972
Laverna Cox
Arts

Birth in Mobile, Alabama

Laverne Cox is born in Mobile, Alabama, later becoming a groundbreaking actress and transgender rights activist.

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Laverna Cox·Laverne Cox | Biography, Emmy, Time, & Facts | Britannica
1977
Janet Guthrie
Sports

First woman to qualify for and compete in the Indianapolis 500

First woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

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Janet Guthrie·Wikipedia - Janet Guthrie
1979
Mary Pickford
Arts

Death of Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford dies in Santa Monica, California, ending a cinematic era.

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Mary Pickford·Wikipedia - Mary Pickford
1995
Margaret Chase Smith
Science

Death in Skowhegan, Maine

Margaret Chase Smith died in her hometown of Skowhegan, Maine, at the age of 97.

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Margaret Chase Smith·Margaret Chase Smith - Britannica
1996
Tamara Toumanova
Arts

Death of Tamara Toumanova in Santa Monica, California

Tamara Toumanova died on May 29, 1996, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 77, following a stroke.

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Tamara Toumanova·New York Times: Tamara Toumanova, 77, Ballerina, Dies
2005
Danica Patrick
Sports

IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year

Patrick's standout 2005 Indianapolis 500 performance helped secure her the IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year award.

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Danica Patrick·MotorCities Facebook post on Danica Patrick
2005
Danica Patrick
Sports

Best finish by a woman in the Indianapolis 500 (4th place)

Patrick finished fourth at the 2005 Indianapolis 500, then the best-ever finish by a woman in the race's history.

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Danica Patrick·Danica Patrick Official Racing Profile
2005
Danica Patrick
Sports

First woman to lead laps in the Indianapolis 500

Patrick became the first woman to lead laps in the Indianapolis 500, a historic breakthrough in one of motorsport's most storied races.

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Danica Patrick·Facebook - MotorCities post on Danica Patrick's 2005 Indy 500
2014
Laverna Cox
Activism

First openly transgender person on the cover of TIME magazine

Laverne Cox becomes the first openly transgender person to appear on the cover of TIME magazine for its 'Transgender Tipping Point' issue.

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Laverna Cox·Laverne Cox and the 'Transgender Tipping Point' - History.com
2022
Laverna Cox
Activism

50th birthday profile recognizing multiple historic firsts

On turning 50, Laverne Cox is profiled for her multiple historic firsts in transgender representation across media and popular culture.

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Laverna Cox·Laverne Cox at 50: How she found her purpose - TODAY
2025
Mo'ne Davis
Sports

Drafted into Women’s Professional Baseball League

Mo'ne Davis was drafted into the Women’s Professional Baseball League.

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Mo'ne Davis·MLB
2025
Mo'ne Davis
Sports

Among first cohort drafted into Women’s Professional Baseball League

Mo'ne Davis was in the first cohort drafted into the Women's Professional Baseball League.

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Mo'ne Davis·MLB