1858
Arts
Birth of Ellen Willmott
Ellen Willmott was born on August 19, 1858, in Heston, Middlesex, England.
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12 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1870
Medicine
Relief work during the Franco-Prussian War
Barton performed relief work during the Franco-Prussian War and worked with the German Red Cross, an experience that shaped her later U.S. Red Cross leadership.
View details1883
Arts
Birth of Coco Chanel
Birth of Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, popularly known as Coco Chanel, a pioneer in women's fashion.
View details1889
Literature
Death of Octavia Victoria Rogers Albert
Octavia Rogers Albert died on August 19, 1889.
View details1914
Law
Birth of Rose Heilbron
Rose Heilbron was born in Liverpool, England, later becoming one of Britain’s most prominent barristers and judges.
View details1981
Law
First woman nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court
President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O’Connor, making her the first woman ever selected for the U.S. Supreme Court.
View details1982
Exploration
Second woman in space and first woman to visit a space station
Launched on Soyuz T-7; first woman to visit a space station, Salyut 7.
View details1996
Sports
Gold and silver medal sweep at Atlanta 1996 Paralympics
Won gold in 100m and 200m T54, plus silver in 400m, 800m, and 1500m T54 at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympics.
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2013
Arts
Death of Donna Hightower
Donna Hightower passed away on August 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas.
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2019
Sports
Announced as Williams F1 Development Driver
Chadwick was announced as a Development Driver for the Williams F1 team.
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