1189
Politics
Release and Restoration to Power
Eleanor was released from imprisonment and restored to power on July 6, 1189.
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24 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1553
Politics
Death of Edward VI and opening of succession crisis
Edward VI's death triggered Mary’s claim to the English throne, opposing Lady Jane Grey's proclamation as queen.
View details1779
Science
First U.S. woman to receive a military pension from Congress
The Continental Congress granted Margaret Corbin a lifelong military pension, making her the first woman in U.S. history to receive one.
View details1779
Activism
Margaret Corbin first woman pensioned for U.S. military service
Continental Congress grants first formal military service pension to Margaret Corbin, a figure later merged into "Molly Pitcher."
View details1820
Literature
Death of Judith Sargent Murray
Judith Sargent Murray passed away in Natchez, Mississippi.
View details1886
Sports
Birth of Annette Kellerman
Annette Kellerman was born on July 6, 1886, in Marrickville, Australia.
View details1900
Science
Birth of Kathryn Cavarly Hulme
Kathryn Cavarly Hulme was born in San Francisco, California, on July 6, 1900.
View details1900
Arts
Birth of Frederica Sagor Maas
Frederica Sagor Maas was born on July 6, 1900, in New York City.
View details1907
1910
Activism
First woman elected president of the National Education Association
Young becomes the first woman elected NEA president.
View details1911
1928
Activism
New York Times Obituary Highlights Her Leadership
New York Times obituary commemorates her as a pioneer suffragist and peace leader.
View details1928
Aviation
Ticker-tape parade in New York
The Friendship crew was honored with a ticker-tape parade in New York's Canyon of Heroes, followed by a White House reception with President Coolidge.
View details1930
Sports
World-best 880-yard freestyle performance at Long Beach
Madison clocked 11:41.2 for 880 yards freestyle at Long Beach, one of her celebrated world-record freestyle swims of 1930.
View details1942
Activism
Anne Frank and family go into hiding
Anne Frank and her family went into hiding in the secret annex.
View details1943
Arts
Deported to Theresienstadt concentration camp
Alice Herz-Sommer, her husband, and young son were deported to the Theresienstadt (Terezín) concentration camp on 6 July 1943.
View details1952
Science
Birth of Ann Tsukamoto
Ann S. Tsukamoto is born in California, later becoming a pioneering Asian American stem cell researcher and inventor.
View details1954
Law
Death of Cornelia Sorabji
Cornelia Sorabji passed away on July 6, 1954, in London, leaving behind a legacy of legal reform and women's rights advocacy.
View details1957
Sports
First African American to Win Wimbledon
On July 6, 1957, Gibson became the first African American to win the Wimbledon singles title.
View details1960
Activism
Completed San Francisco to New York Walk
Moore completed her famous walk from San Francisco to New York on July 6, 1960.
View details1967
1990
Sports
Wins record 9th Wimbledon singles title
Surpasses Helen Wills Moody's long-standing record.
View details1993
Aviation
Died in Wichita, Kansas
Olive Ann Beech died on July 6, 1993, in Wichita, Kansas, at age 89, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering aviation executive.
View details1999
Science
Third Laserphaco patent granted
US Patent 5,919,186 granted for a laser apparatus for surgery of cataractous lenses, Bath's third patent in the Laserphaco series.
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