1867
Arts
Birth of Amy Marcy Cheney in Henniker, New Hampshire
Amy Marcy Cheney was born in Henniker, New Hampshire, a musical prodigy who would become one of America's leading composers.
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24 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1871
Activism
Becomes first woman president of Evanston College for Ladies
Frances E. Willard becomes the first female college president at Evanston College for Ladies.
View details1889
Aviation
Birth of Eugenie Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya
Birth of Eugenie (Evgeniya) Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya in Saint Petersburg on September 5, 1889.
View details1899
Arts
Birth of Helen Creighton
Helen Creighton, Canadian folklorist, was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
View details1904
Activism
Speech at International Congress of Women in Berlin
Delivered address "The Progress of Colored Women" at International Congress of Women, Berlin.
View details1938
Aviation
Bendix Trophy victory
Cochran won the Bendix Trophy against an all-male field and set a women’s division speed record.
View details1944
Activism
Anne Frank arrives at Auschwitz-Birkenau
Anne Frank arrived at Auschwitz on a transport from Westerbork.
View details1945
Science
Arrested by U.S. authorities in Yokohama
U.S. occupation authorities arrested Toguri in Yokohama, Japan, beginning her legal ordeal.
View details1960
Sports
Gold medal and world record – 200 m, Rome 1960 Olympics
Rudolph wins the 200 m at Rome 1960 in 24.0 seconds, taking gold and setting a world record.
View details1964
Literature
Publication of seminal essay “Notes on ‘Camp’”
Sontag’s career-making essay appeared in Partisan Review on September 5, 1964.
View details1964
Activism
Death of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn died on September 5, 1964, in Moscow.
View details1978
Science
Publication on PORT numerical library
Fox co-authored a technical report on the PORT library in numerical computing.
View details1980
Activism
Incorporation of MADD as a California nonprofit
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (later Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD) is formally incorporated as a nonprofit in Sacramento, California.
View details1987
Sports
World Championships gold in long jump, Rome 1987
Joyner-Kersee wins gold in the women’s long jump at the 1987 World Championships with a leap of 7.36 m.
View details1995
Activism
Beijing speech on women's rights
Delivered famous speech in Beijing declaring 'women's rights are human rights'.
View details1997
2005
Activism
Death of MaVynee Betsch at American Beach
MaVynee Oshun Betsch died of cancer at American Beach, Florida, on September 5, 2005, after four decades of environmental and historic activism.
View details2006
Science
Launch of Facebook News Feed
Helped introduce the transformative News Feed at Facebook.
View details2007
Literature
Death of Julieta Campos
Julieta Campos died in Mexico City on September 5, 2007.
View details2008
Science
First U.S. Secretary of State Visit to Libya Since 1953
Rice meets Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli, becoming the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit Libya since 1953.
View details2011
Science
Launch of Sci-Hub
Alexandra Elbakyan launched Sci-Hub on September 5, 2011, revolutionizing access to scientific literature.
View details2012
Sports
Second Paralympic gold at London 2012 - 200m T11
Wins the 200m T11 at London 2012, completing her sprint double.
View details2012
Sports
London 2012 Paralympic gold in 200 m individual medley SM9
Wins 200 m individual medley SM9 gold at London 2012, extending her medley title streak to three Paralympic Games.
View details2013
Arts
Guinness World Record for longest TV career for a female entertainer
Guinness World Records recognized Betty White for the longest TV career for a female entertainer, citing 74 years in the industry.
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