1211
Science
Diplomatic intervention with King John at Woodstock
Joan personally negotiated with her father King John at Woodstock, securing restoration of much of Llywelyn's lands and power after John's punitive campaign in Gwynedd.
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18June
27 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1429
Politics
Victory at Battle of Patay
Joan of Arc participates in victory at the Battle of Patay.
View details1673
Medicine
Jeanne Mance's Passing
Jeanne Mance passed away in Montreal, marking the end of an era for the city's early healthcare development.
View details1913
Literature
Born in Patchogue, New York
Sylvia Feldman (later Porter) was born on Long Island, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents.
View details1915
1917
Science
Released under general amnesty
Markievicz was freed on 18 June 1917 as part of a general amnesty for prisoners convicted over the 1916 Easter Rising.
View details1919
Activism
Awarded MBE for Services During WWI
Awarded the MBE on June 18, 1919, for her contribution to the war effort as an engineer.
View details1929
Arts
First Recording Session for Columbia Records in Memphis
Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy were discovered by a Columbia Records talent scout and recorded their debut sides in Memphis in June 1929.
View details1941
Aviation
First woman to pilot a bomber across the Atlantic
In June 1941, Cochran became the first woman to pilot a bomber across the Atlantic Ocean.
View details1945
Arts
Opening of Katherine Dunham School of Dance and Theatre
On June 18, 1945, Dunham opened her School of Dance and Theatre in New York City, institutionalizing her technique and multicultural curriculum.
View details1945
Science
Death of Florence Bascom
Florence Bascom died in Northampton, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1945, ending a pioneering career in American geology.
View details1953
Activism
Marriage to Martin Luther King Jr.
Coretta Scott marries Martin Luther King Jr. in Marion, Alabama, beginning a partnership central to the civil rights movement.
View details1971
Politics
Approves publishing of the Pentagon Papers
Katharine approved publishing the Pentagon Papers, a landmark in press freedom.
View details1976
Exploration
Death of Ingrid Christensen
Ingrid Christensen died on June 18, 1976, in Norway.
View details1982
1983
Exploration
First American woman in space
Launches aboard Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-7.
View details1983
Activism
Execution of Mona Mahmudnizhad
Executed on 18 June 1983 in Shiraz, Iran, along with nine other Baháʼí women.
View details1985
Science
DentaLoop Dental Floss Patented (US 4,523,600)
Donovan patented DentaLoop, pre-cut disposable dental floss loops, on June 18, 1985, which she manufactured and sold through her own company.
View details1988
Arts
Guinness World Record: youngest artist to write, produce and perform a No. 1 single
Coinciding with "Foolish Beat" reaching No. 1, Gibson entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest artist to write, produce and perform a No. 1 single.
View details1988
Arts
Youngest artist to write, produce and perform a No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit ("Foolish Beat")
"Foolish Beat" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 18, 1988, making Gibson the youngest artist ever to write, produce, and perform a No. 1 single.
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2008
Science
Death of Tasha Tudor in Marlboro, Vermont
Tasha Tudor died on June 18, 2008, at her home in Marlboro, Vermont, at age 92, following a stroke.
View details2014
Science
Death of Stephanie Kwolek
Stephanie Kwolek died in Wilmington, Delaware, at age 90.
View details2015
Literature
Decision to award Heinrich Böll Prize
Herta Müller was chosen to receive the Heinrich Böll Prize.
View details2019
Sports
All-time leading World Cup scorer
Marta became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
View details2020
Science
Inventor Profile Revisited
Matthews was again profiled as a young inventor whose work began with the Soccket, continuing recognition of her innovation and clean-energy influence.
View details2022
Sports
Final major competition for Refugee Team at 2022 World Championships
Last major race for Refugee Team at 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
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