1643
Science
Killed in Siwanoy attack near Pelham Bay, New Netherland
Anne Hutchinson and most of her household were killed in an attack by Siwanoy Native Americans near present-day Pelham Bay in New Netherland.
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20August
11 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1852
Arts
Return to Britain from American tour
Jenny Lind arrived in Liverpool from America, effectively ending her transatlantic touring period and resettling in Europe.
View details1918
Literature
Birth of Jacqueline Susann
Jacqueline Susann was born on August 20, 1918, in Philadelphia.
View details1922
Sports
Inaugural Women's World Games
The first Women's World Games were held in Paris on August 20, 1922.
View details1946
Science
Awarded the George Cross
Odette Hallowes was awarded the George Cross, becoming the first woman to receive Britain's highest civilian award for gallantry.
View details1964
Politics
Supports signing of the Economic Opportunity Act
President Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act, part of the War on Poverty, which Lady Bird Johnson had advocated for, including Head Start.
View details1987
Sports
Wins five races in one day at Saratoga
Julie Krone won five races in one day at Saratoga Race Course, becoming the third jockey in 126 years to achieve this.
View details2008
Sports
First female amputee to compete in an Olympic event
Competes in the 10 km marathon at Beijing 2008, becoming the first female amputee ever to take part in an Olympic event, finishing 16th.
View details2008
Sports
First athlete to contest both Olympics and Paralympics in one year
Becomes, with Natalia Partyka, one of the first athletes ever to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics in the same year at Beijing 2008.
View details2012
Arts
Death of Phyllis Diller
Death of Phyllis Diller in Brentwood, Los Angeles, ending a pioneering career in stand-up comedy.
View details2012
Science
Named One of First Female Members of Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National announces Rice, with Darla Moore, will become the club's first female members, ending an 80-year male-only policy.
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