1553
Politics
Mary proclaimed queen of England
Mary entered London and was publicly proclaimed as queen, overturning Lady Jane Grey's regime.
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19July
34 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1759
Science
Birth of Marianna Auenbrugger in Vienna
Marianna Auenbrugger was born (baptized) in Vienna, Austria, on 19 July 1759, into the family of the physician Leopold Auenbrugger.
View details1817
Medicine
Birth of Mary Ann Bickerdyke
Mary Ann Bickerdyke was born on July 19, 1817, in Knox County, Ohio, initiating the life of one of America's pioneering war nurses.
View details1848
Science
Seneca Falls Convention Begins
Stanton co-organized and opened the first women's rights convention in the U.S. at Seneca Falls, New York.
View details1848
Science
Opens the Seneca Falls Convention
Mott delivered the opening address at the Seneca Falls Convention, the first women's rights convention in United States history.
View details1848
Activism
Opening of the Seneca Falls Convention
Martha Coffin Wright co‑organized the First Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls.
View details1850
Literature
Death of Margaret Fuller
Margaret Fuller died in a shipwreck off Fire Island, New York, on July 19, 1850.
View details1860
Law
Birth of Lizzie Andrew Borden
Lizzie Andrew Borden was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the younger daughter of Andrew Jackson Borden and Sarah Anthony Morse Borden.
View details1901
Science
Death of Eleanor Anne Ormerod
Ormerod died of liver disease at Torrington House, St Albans, Hertfordshire, on 19 July 1901, and was buried in St Albans.
View details1907
Aviation
First flight piloting a free balloon
Marie Marvingt pilots a free balloon for the first time, moving from passenger to pilot and beginning her career as an aeronautical pioneer.
View details1913
1916
1916
Literature
Eve Merriam's birth
Eve Merriam was born on July 19, 1916, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View details1919
Arts
Saturday Evening Post cover: Bathing Beauty
McMein's 'Bathing Beauty' was featured on July 19, 1919, as a cover of the Saturday Evening Post.
View details1921
Science
Birth of Rosalyn Sussman Yalow
Birth of Rosalyn Sussman Yalow in New York City, the future physicist who would transform hormone measurement and become a Nobel laureate.
View details1921
Science
Birth of Rosalyn Sussman Yalow
Rosalyn Sussman, the future Nobel laureate in Medicine, was born.
View details1924
Sports
Olympic bronze medal, women's 100m freestyle, Paris 1924
Ederle earned an Olympic bronze medal in the women's 100-meter freestyle at the 1924 Paris Games.
View details1963
Politics
Honored at the White House and awarded FAA Gold Medal
Kennedy honored Miller at the White House and presented her with the FAA Gold Medal for her Pacific flight.
View details1969
Politics
Nationalization of 14 major commercial banks
Indira Gandhi nationalized 14 major commercial banks in India.
View details1972
Literature
Died in Woodland Hills, California
Sally Benson died on July 19, 1972, in Woodland Hills, California, at age 71.
View details1984
Politics
Formal nomination and acceptance as VP nominee
Formally accepted as first woman VP nominee at DNC on July 19, 1984.
View details1986
Sports
First woman to score over 7,000 points in the heptathlon
Joyner-Kersee breaks world record at the 1986 Goodwill Games with 7,148 points, first woman over 7,000.
View details1987
Medicine
Biographically recorded date of death in USMC Museum profile
The U.S. Marine Corps Museum records Kendeigh's death at age 65.
View details1987
Medicine
Death of Jane Kendeigh
Jane Kendeigh passed away from cancer in San Diego, California, aged 65.
View details1991
Law
Arrested for going topless in Guelph, Ontario
Gwen Jacobs was arrested in Guelph, Ontario, after walking topless in public on a hot summer day and was charged with committing an indecent act.
View details1994
Medicine
Cartridge for powder and liquid drug patent
Patent for drug delivery cartridge improving dosage control.
View details1994
1999
Science
First female CEO of Hewlett-Packard
Carly Fiorina becomes Hewlett-Packard’s first female chief executive officer.
View details1999
Science
First woman to head a company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
With her HP appointment, Carly Fiorina becomes the first woman to lead a company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
View details1999
Science
Named CEO of Hewlett-Packard, first woman to lead a Fortune 20/50 and Dow company
Hewlett-Packard names Carly Fiorina president and CEO, elevating her to the top of a major global technology firm.
View details2002
Politics
Ann S. Moore becomes first female CEO of Time Inc.
On 19 July 2002, Ann S. Moore was named chairman and CEO of Time Inc., becoming the first woman to lead the major media company.
View details2003
Exploration
Summit of Gasherbrum II
Reached the summit of Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) on July 19, 2003.
View details2010
Arts
Passing of Cécile Aubry
Cécile Aubry passed away on July 19, 2010, in Dourdan, France.
View details2019
Sports
Induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame
Induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
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