1740
Science
Birth of Jeanne Baret
Jeanne Baret was born in Burgundy, France, on 27 July 1740, the daughter of peasant farmers.
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16 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1841
Medicine
Birth of Linda Richards
Linda Richards was born in Half Moon, New York. She would become the first professionally trained nurse in the U.S.
View details1879
Science
Birth in Warren, Ohio
Genevieve Rose Cline was born in Warren, Ohio, on July 27, 1879, though some sources cite 1878 as an alternate birth year.
View details1889
1916
Literature
Birth of Elizabeth Hardwick
Elizabeth Hardwick was born on July 27, 1916, in Lexington, Kentucky.
View details1919
Arts
Prix de Rome Win
Marguerite Canal wins the Prix de Rome on July 27, 1919, as the second female composer to achieve this.
View details1934
Aviation
First female licensed balloon pilot in the United States
After completing required day and night solo flights, Piccard was awarded a National Aeronautic Association license as the first female balloon pilot in the U.S.
View details1946
Literature
Death of Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein passed away on July 27, 1946, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
View details1975
Literature
Death of Anne Spencer
Anne Spencer died at age 93 in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery.
View details1983
Science
Debut album "Madonna" released
Her self-titled debut studio album is released by Sire Records, establishing her as a rising dance-pop artist.
View details1990
Exploration
Bronze medal of the city of Paris
Receives the bronze medal of the city of Paris for her achievements in climbing and alpinism.
View details1999
Aviation
Completion of STS-93 Columbia under Collins's command
STS-93 Columbia, commanded by Eileen Collins, landed after successfully deploying the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
View details2002
Science
Re-elected Prime Minister of New Zealand (second term)
In the general election of 27 July 2002, Clark's Labour Party won again, securing her a second consecutive term as PM.
View details2003
Sports
Women’s British Open win and career Grand Slam
Wins the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham on 27 July 2003, completing the career Grand Slam in women’s majors.
View details2012
Politics
Opening of the London 2012 Summer Olympics
Queen Elizabeth II opened the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
View details2015
Science
First woman to hold a coaching position in the NFL
The Arizona Cardinals announced Welter as an inside linebackers coaching intern, making her the first female coach in NFL history.
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