1461
Science
Canonized by Pope Pius II
Pope Pius II formally canonized Catherine of Siena as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
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23 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1858
Activism
Birth of Julia Clifford Lathrop
Julia Clifford Lathrop was born in Rockford, Illinois, on June 29, 1858.
View details1861
Literature
Death of Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on June 29, 1861, in Florence, Italy.
View details1870
Science
First American woman to earn a chemistry degree
Graduates from Vassar College with a chemistry degree, becoming the first American woman to earn a chemistry degree.
View details1895
Literature
Birth of Muna Lee in Raymond, Mississippi
Muna Lee was born in Raymond, Mississippi, on June 29, 1895, later becoming a noted poet, translator, and Pan-American cultural advocate.
View details1898
Arts
Birth of Yvonne Lefébure in Ermont, France
Yvonne Lefébure was born on June 29, 1898, in Ermont, France, into a musical family that nurtured her early talent for the piano.
View details1901
Science
Serious injury in train wreck on tour
Annie Oakley was seriously injured in a train accident near Lexington, North Carolina, while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West.
View details1909
Science
Formal founding of American Home Economics Association
Formal founding of the American Home Economics Association, with Ellen Swallow Richards as its first president.
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1963
Science
"It's My Party" Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Gore's debut single "It's My Party" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, launching her stardom at age 16.
View details1970
Activism
Became first wheelchair-using teacher in New York State
After her lawsuit, Heumann was hired by NYC public schools, becoming the first teacher who used a wheelchair in New York City and New York State.
View details1972
Activism
Birth of Samantha Smith
Samantha Reed Smith was born in Houlton, Maine, later becoming known internationally as a child peace activist during the Cold War.
View details1974
Science
Sworn in as Acting President of Argentina
With Juan Perón gravely ill, Isabel Perón was sworn in as acting president, becoming the Western Hemisphere's first female head of government.
View details1980
Politics
World's First Democratically Elected Woman Head of State
Elected on June 29, 1980, as the world's first democratically elected female president.
View details1984
Politics
Unopposed Re-election for Second Term
Re-elected unopposed on June 29, 1984, for a second term as President of Iceland.
View details1987
Arts
Death of Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth Cotten passed away in Syracuse, New York, on June 29, 1987, at age 94.
View details1992
Politics
Unopposed Re-election for Fourth Term
Re-elected unopposed on June 29, 1992, for a fourth term as President.
View details1993
Exploration
Matterhorn north face solo (Schmid route)
Soloed the Schmid route on the Matterhorn north face.
View details1995
Science
Sworn in as first woman and first African American NRC Chair
Shirley Ann Jackson was sworn in as the NRC Chair.
View details1995
Science
Second U.S. postage stamp honoring Tubman released
A 32-cent Harriet Tubman stamp was released by USPS on June 29, 1995, as part of the Black Heritage Series.
View details2003
Arts
Death in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Katharine Hepburn died at her home in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, at age 96.
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2020
Arts
Forbes retracts Kylie Jenner’s billionaire status
Forbes retracted Kylie's billionaire status after recalculation.
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