1782
Science
Death of Marianna Auenbrugger in Vienna
Marianna Auenbrugger died in Vienna on 25 August 1782, likely of tuberculosis, at just 23 years old, shortly after being honored by Haydn's dedication.
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18 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1783
Arts
First Exhibition at the Paris Salon
Vigée Le Brun made her debut at the official Paris Salon, exhibiting portraits including that of the Comte de Provence.
View details1800
Literature
Death of Elizabeth Montagu
Elizabeth Montagu, influential Bluestocking leader, died on August 25, 1800.
View details1843
Science
Publication of Notes on the Analytical Engine (First Computer Program)
Lovelace's translation and extensive Notes on Babbage's Analytical Engine were published, including what is recognized as the first published computer algorithm.
View details1845
Activism
Birth of Florence Marion Howe in Boston, Massachusetts
Florence Marion Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to reformers Samuel Gridley Howe and Julia Ward Howe.
View details1847
Activism
First Massachusetts woman to earn a college degree
Lucy Stone graduates from Oberlin College, becoming the first Massachusetts woman to earn a college degree.
View details1910
Arts
Birth of Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Tanning was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on August 25, 1910.
View details1918
Sports
Birth of Sara Christian in Dahlonega, Georgia
Born in Dahlonega, Georgia, on August 25, 1918; later became NASCAR’s first female driver and a pioneering stock car racer.
View details1921
1925
Literature
Birth of Thea Astley in Brisbane
Thea Astley was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on 25 August 1925, later becoming one of Australia's most celebrated novelists.
View details1927
Sports
Birth of Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927, in Silver, South Carolina.
View details1944
Politics
First WAC to enter liberated Paris
Hoisington became the first Women's Army Corps member to enter Paris following its liberation from Nazi occupation.
View details1944
Activism
Liberation of Paris reportage
On 25 August 1944, Lee Miller photographs the liberation of Paris, capturing both public celebration and the scars of occupation.
View details1981
Science
Death of Kathryn Hulme
Kathryn Hulme died on August 25, 1981, in Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, at the age of 81.
View details1985
Activism
Death in Bar Harbor Airlines Flight 1808 crash
Samantha Smith and her father died in a plane crash on August 25, 1985.
View details1994
Science
Commonwealth Games 200m gold in Victoria
Freeman won gold in the women's 200m final at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada.
View details2014
Sports
First Little League player on the cover of Sports Illustrated
Mo'ne Davis was the first Little League player on Sports Illustrated's cover.
View details2014
Sports
First Little Leaguer on Sports Illustrated cover in magazine history
Mo'ne Davis was the first Little Leaguer on Sports Illustrated's cover.
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