1553
Politics
Proclamation of Lady Jane Grey as queen
Lady Jane Grey was declared queen of England, initiating a contested succession challenged by Mary.
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10July
27 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1559
Politics
Death of Henry II of France
Henry II's death after a jousting accident elevated Catherine's role at court immensely.
View details1616
Exploration
Public presentation to Virginia Company investors
Reported arrival to investors on July 10, 1616.
View details1724
Science
Birth of Eva Ekeblad
Birth of Eva Ekeblad (née De la Gardie) in Stockholm, Sweden, to a prominent noble family.
View details1776
Literature
First woman to print the Declaration of Independence text
Goddard printed the first woman-produced text of the Declaration of Independence.
View details1866
Science
Granted U.S. Patent No. 56,210 for Skirt-Supporting Corset
Catharine Allsop Griswold received U.S. Patent No. 56,210 for an improvement in skirt-supporting corsets, one of her earliest documented inventions.
View details1875
Activism
Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune was born near Mayesville, South Carolina, on July 10, 1875, into a family of formerly enslaved parents.
View details1896
Medicine
Maria Montessori earns medical degree
On July 10, 1896, Montessori becomes one of the first female doctors in Italy.
View details1896
Science
Born in Montreal, Quebec
Marie Thérèse Forget was born in Montreal, Quebec, into a wealthy and politically connected French-Canadian family.
View details1899
Activism
Trial begins
Pearl Hart's trial for robbery started on July 10, 1899, attracting significant media attention.
View details1905
Literature
Born in Ladora, Iowa
Mildred Augustine (later Wirt Benson) was born on July 10, 1905, in the small town of Ladora, Iowa.
View details1920
Politics
French law establishes national feast day
Law establishes national feast day for Joan of Arc in France.
View details1921
Activism
Birth of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver was born on July 10, 1921, in Brookline, Massachusetts.
View details1931
Literature
Born in Wingham, Ontario, Canada
Alice Ann Laidlaw was born on July 10, 1931, in Wingham, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of a fox farmer and a schoolteacher.
View details1931
1933
Science
Performs in George White's 'Melodies' on Broadway
She appeared on Broadway in the 1933 edition of George White's 'Melodies', building her New York stage career.
View details1935
Aviation
Start of glider training at Koktebel
Sabiha Gökçen began her glider training at Koktebel on July 10, 1935.
View details1949
Sports
NASCAR start at Daytona Beach & Road Course
Competed at the Daytona Beach & Road Course NASCAR Strictly Stock race, finishing 18th in a field that included multiple women drivers.
View details1972
Arts
Death of Lovie Austin
Lovie Austin died on July 10, 1972, leaving a powerful legacy in jazz music.
View details1983
Politics
Death in Redlands, California
Willis died in Redlands, California, on July 10, 1983, after a pioneering career that transformed women’s place in U.S. diplomacy.
View details1991
Activism
Awarded Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
The European Parliament awards Suu Kyi the Sakharov Prize for her nonviolent struggle for democracy.
View details1995
Politics
First release from six-year house arrest
Suu Kyi is released by SLORC after nearly six continuous years under house arrest.
View details1999
Sports
1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship with record crowd
Hamm played in front of a record crowd as the U.S. won the 1999 World Cup.
View details2007
Sports
Golden Boot and Golden Ball Winner
Marta was awarded the Golden Boot and Golden Ball at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup.
View details2014
Arts
First openly transgender Primetime Emmy acting nominee
Cox becomes the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category, for Orange Is the New Black.
View details2016
Politics
Announces candidacy as Somalia's first female presidential candidate
Fadumo Dayib publicly declared her candidacy for the 2016/2017 Somali presidential election, becoming the first woman to run for the presidency of Somalia.
View details2019
Science
Grant of European patent EP3287525B1
European Patent EP3287525B1, another mRNA-related patent listing Karikó as inventor, was granted by the EPO.
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