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11 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1643
Anne Hutchinson
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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Anne Hutchinson·Anne Hutchinson - EBSCO Research Starters
1852
Jenny Lind
Arts

Return to Britain from American tour

Jenny Lind arrived in Liverpool from America, effectively ending her transatlantic touring period and resettling in Europe.

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Jenny Lind·Dictionary of National Biography - Lind, Johanna Maria
1918
Jacqueline Susann
Literature

Birth of Jacqueline Susann

Jacqueline Susann was born on August 20, 1918, in Philadelphia.

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Jacqueline Susann·JewAge Biography
1922
Alice Milliat
Sports

Inaugural Women's World Games

The first Women's World Games were held in Paris on August 20, 1922.

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Alice Milliat·BBC Reel: Alice Milliat, the mother of the Olympics
1946
Odette Hallowes
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.

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Odette Hallowes·Odette Hallowes GC - Victoria Cross Online
1964
Lady Bird Johnson
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.

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Lady Bird Johnson·Congressional Record tribute to Lady Bird Johnson
1987
Julie Krone
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.

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Julie Krone·Britannica - Julie Krone
2008
Natalia Du Toit
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.

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Natalia Du Toit·Britannica – Natalie du Toit
2008
Natalia Du Toit
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.

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Natalia Du Toit·Britannica – Natalie du Toit
2012
Phyllis Diller
Arts

Death of Phyllis Diller

Death of Phyllis Diller in Brentwood, Los Angeles, ending a pioneering career in stand-up comedy.

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Phyllis Diller·Britannica: Phyllis Diller
2012
Condoleezza Rice
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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Condoleezza Rice·NBC News - Augusta National Admits First Two Women Members