1678
Science
First woman to receive a doctorate
Elena received her doctorate in philosophy, the first woman to achieve this.
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25June
24 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1873
Science
Award of MIT B.S. and Vassar M.A. in chemistry
Receives both a B.S. in chemistry from MIT and an M.A. from Vassar, solidifying her pioneering academic standing in chemistry.
View details1874
Arts
Birth of Rose Cecil O’Neill
Rose Cecil O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
View details1893
Activism
Distribution of "The Reason Why" Pamphlet
Ida B. Wells distributed her pamphlet to protest racial exclusion at the World’s Columbian Exposition on June 25, 1893.
View details1897
Science
Died in Wimbledon, England
Margaret Oliphant died on 25 June 1897 in Wimbledon, London, after a prolific literary career spanning five decades.
View details1903
Science
First woman in France to earn a Ph.D. in science
Marie Curie became the first woman in France to earn a Ph.D. in science on June 25, 1903.
View details1908
Arts
Born Mary Goldsmith in Vienna, Austria
Mary Scheier (née Goldsmith) was born in Vienna, Austria, on June 25, 1908, before later emigrating to the United States.
View details1921
Arts
Born in London, England
Celia Franca was born on June 25, 1921, marking the start of a landmark life in ballet.
View details1923
Literature
Birth of Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Gilman was born on June 25, 1923, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
View details1927
Science
Elected to the 6th Dáil for Dublin South
On 25 June 1927, Markievicz was elected to the 6th Dáil representing Dublin South, one of her final political achievements before her death weeks later.
View details1937
Arts
First African American female cartoonist
Jackie Ormes became the first African American female cartoonist with the debut of her strip, Torchy Brown, in 1937.
View details1938
Science
Death of Edith Anne Stoney
Edith Anne Stoney passed away in Bournemouth, England, aged 69.
View details1947
Literature
First publication of Anne Frank’s diary
The first edition of Anne Frank's diary, 'Het Achterhuis,' was published in Amsterdam.
View details1957
Medicine
U.S. Patent 2,797,183 granted for nystatin
Patent granted for nystatin, the first successful antifungal antibiotic for humans.
View details1972
Activism
Supported her son publicly at Gay Pride
Jeanne publicly supported her gay son at the 1972 Gay Pride parade, carrying a historic placard calling for parental support.
View details1974
Science
U.S. Kevlar fiber patent issued
U.S. Patent 3,819,587 for Kevlar was issued to DuPont with Kwolek as an inventor.
View details1975
Politics
Declaration of the Emergency in India
Indira Gandhi declared a national Emergency in India.
View details1990
Arts
Death of Peggy Glanville-Hicks in Sydney
Peggy Glanville-Hicks died on 25 June 1990 in Sydney, Australia, at age 77, leaving behind a legacy that continues to support Australian composers through her namesake foundation.
View details1999
Exploration
Rope-solo of Hasse–Brandler, Cima Grande di Lavaredo
Rope-solo Hasse–Brandler route on north face of Cima Grande di Lavaredo.
View details2011
Science
Death of Annie Easley
Annie Jean Easley died on June 25, 2011, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 78, closing the life of a pioneering NASA computer scientist and rocket technologist.
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2014
Science
Died in Malibu, California
Paula Kent Meehan, philanthropist and Redken co-founder, died on June 25, 2014, at age 82 in Malibu, California.
View details2015
Sports
NACAC U23 Championships Silver Medal
Cain secured a silver medal at the NACAC U23 Championships on June 25, 2015.
View details2023
Politics
Mural dedicated in Perry's honor at SAND Elementary School, Hartford
A mural honoring Carrie Saxon Perry was dedicated at SAND Elementary School in Hartford, commemorating her legacy as the city's first Black woman mayor.
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