1668
Arts
Originates role of Theodosia in Dryden's Evening's Love
Hughes premieres the role of Theodosia in John Dryden's comedy Evening's Love, or the Mock Astrologer, with the King's Company.
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22June
20 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1823
Law
Gaols Act 1823 receives Royal Assent, incorporating Fry's reform principles
On 22 June 1823, the Gaols Act, shaped by Fry's advocacy, received Royal Assent, mandating separation of male and female prisoners and female warders.
View details1862
Medicine
Founded the New England Hospital for Women and Children
On 22 June 1862, Zakrzewska founded the New England Hospital for Women and Children in Boston, the first women-run hospital in Boston and a major training ground for women in medicine.
View details1870
1876
Science
Birth in Haverfordwest, Wales
Gwendolen Mary John was born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, on 22 June 1876.
View details1887
Science
Vassar's only honorary LL.D. awarded to Ladd-Franklin
Vassar College awarded Christine Ladd-Franklin its only honorary LL.D. degree, recognizing her achievements in logic and psychology.
View details1893
Law
Appointed first woman state factory inspector in the United States
Illinois Gov. John Peter Altgeld appointed Kelley as Chief Factory Inspector, the first woman to hold such a post in U.S. history.
View details1906
Literature
Born in Englewood, New Jersey
Anne Morrow Lindbergh was born on June 22, 1906, in Englewood, New Jersey.
View details1909
Arts
Birth of Katherine Dunham
Katherine Mary Dunham was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 22, 1909.
View details1918
Medicine
Birth of Cicely Saunders
Dame Cicely Saunders was born on June 22, 1918, in Barnet, Hertfordshire.
View details1920
Law
First female Assistant Attorney General of the United States
On 22 June 1920, Annette Abbott Adams became the first female Assistant Attorney General of the United States.
View details1933
Politics
Birth in San Francisco
Dianne Emiel Goldman (later Feinstein) was born in San Francisco, California, becoming the eldest child of Betty and Leon Goldman.
View details1939
1939
Science
Became first licensed female jockey in the United States
On June 22, 1939, Anna Lee Aldred received her jockey's license from the Pacific Coast Jockey Club, becoming the first woman licensed to race professionally in the U.S.
View details1944
Politics
G.I. Bill Enactment
Edith Nourse Rogers was a key sponsor of the G.I. Bill, passed on June 22, 1944.
View details1947
Science
Birth of Octavia Estelle Butler
Octavia Estelle Butler was born in Pasadena, California, on June 22, 1947.
View details1969
Science
Death of Judy Garland
Judy Garland died in London, England, on June 22, 1969, at age 47, ending an iconic career in film and music.
View details2009
Activism
Forced into exile and relocation to London
In 2009, amid intensified state repression, Ebadi relocated to London and has lived in exile there since.
View details2018
Science
Induction into the Women's Football Hall of Fame
Welter was inducted into the Women's Football Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions as a player and trailblazing coach.
View details2026
Politics
Inductee, National Women's Hall of Fame (2026 class)
The National Women's Hall of Fame announced Janet Yellen's induction as part of its 2026 class, honoring her historic economic leadership.
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