1429
Politics
Arrival at Reims with Charles VII
Joan and French forces arrive at Reims for the coronation.
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16July
19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1840
Literature
First Documented College Degree Granted to a Woman
Georgia Female College awarded Catherine Elizabeth Brewer the first documented college degree granted to a woman in the United States.
View details1862
Activism
Birth of Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was born on July 16, 1862, into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
View details1880
Literature
Birth of Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris was born on July 16, 1880, in San Francisco, California.
View details1884
Politics
Birth of Anna Vyrubova (née Taneyeva)
Anna Alexandrovna Taneyeva was born in Oranienbaum, Russia, into a noble family closely tied to the Imperial court.
View details1906
Science
Death of Julie Rosewald in San Francisco
Julie Rosewald died on July 16, 1906, in San Francisco, closing the life of America's first known woman cantor and celebrated opera singer.
View details1907
1912
Aviation
Awarded German Pilot Certificate at Johannisthal
Received German pilot certificate no. 274 on July 16, 1912, at Johannisthal, Berlin.
View details1944
Activism
Refusal to give up bus seat and arrest under Virginia segregation law
Irene Morgan refused to give up her seat on an interstate Greyhound bus in Virginia and was arrested, setting off a landmark legal challenge to segregation.
View details1944
Science
Arrested for Refusing to Give Up Bus Seat
Irene Morgan was arrested in Gloucester County, Virginia, after refusing to surrender her seat on an interstate Greyhound bus, sparking a landmark civil rights case.
View details1964
Science
First woman placed in nomination for president at a major party convention
At the 1964 Republican National Convention, Smith became the first woman formally nominated for U.S. president by a major political party.
View details1988
Science
Sets 100m World Record (10.49s) at U.S. Olympic Trials
Griffith Joyner ran a stunning 10.49 seconds in the 100m quarterfinals at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, shattering the world record.
View details1995
Sports
First U.S. Women’s Open victory
Wins her first major on 16 July 1995, claiming the U.S. Women’s Open at The Broadmoor and launching her era of LPGA dominance.
View details2004
2005
Aviation
Enshrined in National Aviation Hall of Fame
She is enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio, recognizing her pioneering WWII aviation leadership.
View details2005
Literature
Publication of *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*
The sixth Harry Potter novel is published in the UK.
View details2012
Science
Appointment as President and CEO of Yahoo!
Mayer became Yahoo! President and CEO, a pivotal leadership role.
View details2020
Arts
Profile in Madame Architect
Interview published in Madame Architect, highlighting her career.
View details2023
Sports
First time driving a Formula 1 car
Chadwick drove a historic Williams F1 car at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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