1492
Science
Departure of Columbus's first voyage
Columbus departs from Palos de la Frontera on his first Atlantic voyage, financed and authorized by Isabella and Ferdinand.
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17 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1492
Exploration
Departure of Columbus’s first voyage sponsored by Isabella
Columbus sailed from Palos on his first transatlantic voyage under Isabella’s sponsorship, launching sustained European exploration.
View details1553
Politics
State entry into London as ruling queen
Mary made a state entry into London, marking her assumption of power as queen, alongside Princess Elizabeth.
View details1892
Science
Color vision presentation at International Congress of Experimental Psychology
Ladd-Franklin presented her color vision research at the International Congress of Experimental Psychology in London.
View details1902
Activism
Birth of Regina Jonas
Regina Jonas was born in Berlin, Germany. She later became known as the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi in history.
View details1905
Activism
Born in Buffalo, New York
Margaret Eliza "Maggie" Kuhn was born on August 3, 1905, in Buffalo, New York, the eldest of two children.
View details1913
Science
Death of Josephine Cochrane
Josephine Cochrane died in Chicago, Illinois, on August 3, 1913, aged 74.
View details1928
1941
1942
Politics
First female commissioned line officer and first director of WAVES
Mildred McAfee became the Navy's first female line officer and first director of WAVES on 3 August 1942.
View details1943
Activism
Death of Elizabeth Webb Nicholls
Nicholls passed away on August 3, 1943, leaving a legacy of reform and advocacy.
View details1954
Literature
Death of Colette in Paris
Colette died on 3 August 1954 in her apartment in the Palais-Royal, Paris, and was given a state funeral, the first for a French woman writer.
View details1963
Politics
Philip Graham's death and leadership transition
Philip Graham's suicide led Katharine to lead The Washington Post.
View details1969
1986
Science
Died in Nairobi, Kenya
Beryl Markham died on August 3, 1986, in Nairobi, Kenya, at age 83.
View details1995
2001
Politics
Appointed Italian Senator for Life
Appointed as an Italian Senator for Life in 2001.
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