1814
Literature
Elopement with Percy Bysshe Shelley
Mary Godwin elopes with Percy Bysshe Shelley beginning their life and travels.
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14 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1814
Literature
Elopement with Percy Bysshe Shelley
Mary Godwin elopes with the married poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
View details1866
Science
Birth of Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Potter was born at 2 Bolton Gardens, South Kensington, London, the first child of Rupert and Helen Potter.
View details1874
Science
Granted patent for zig-zag/buttonhole sewing-machine stitch
Helen Blanchard was granted U.S. Patent No. 153,216 for an 'improvement in sewing-machines,' her famous zig-zag buttonhole stitch mechanism.
View details1879
Activism
Birth of Lucy Burns
Lucy Burns was born on July 28, 1879, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
View details1896
1912
Activism
Recognition as first self‑made woman millionaire in America
By 1912, Madam Walker was widely recognized as a millionaire due to her successful business.
View details1917
Activism
Participation in Silent Protest Parade Against Massacre
On July 28, 1917, Wells-Barnett took part in Silent Protest Parade against racial violence in New York City.
View details1944
Arts
Release of Greenwich Village
U.S. release of Greenwich Village extended her Hollywood musical-comedy career.
View details1957
Activism
Death of Edith Abbott
Edith Abbott passed away on July 28, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
View details1966
Science
Birth of Sossina M. Haile
Sossina M. Haile was born on July 28, 1966; she later became known for pioneering work on solid acid fuel cells and sustainable energy technologies.
View details2002
Sports
World Junior 100m champion
Williams won gold in the women's 100 meters at the World Junior Championships.
View details2011
Sports
First woman awarded the 10th dan in judo
On July 28, 2011, Keiko Fukuda was promoted to 10th dan, becoming the first woman to achieve this rank in judo.
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Exploration
First American and British woman to summit K2
Vanessa O'Brien became the first American and British woman to summit K2 on July 28, 2017.
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