1364
Literature
Birth of Christine de Pizan in Venice
Christine de Pizan was born in Venice, Italy, later becoming France's first professional woman of letters.
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11September
19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1787
Science
First complete Arabic Qur'an printed in Russia
By Catherine's order dated 11 September 1787, the first complete printed Arabic Qur'an in Russia is produced for free distribution to Muslim subjects.
View details1847
Science
Birth of Mary Watson Whitney
Mary Watson Whitney was born on September 11, 1847, in Waltham, Massachusetts.
View details1850
Arts
First American concert at Castle Garden
Jenny Lind gave her first American concert at Castle Garden, NYC, with tickets auctioned by Barnum, drawing unprecedented crowds.
View details1881
Arts
Birth of Asta Nielsen
Asta Nielsen was born on September 11, 1881, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
View details1917
Activism
Imprisonment at Jefferson City for Espionage Act conviction
Goldman begins a two-year sentence in Jefferson City penitentiary for Espionage Act violations.
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1949
Sports
First woman to earn a NASCAR top-10 finish at Langhorne
Finished 6th at Langhorne Speedway, becoming the first woman to record a top-10 finish in a NASCAR race.
View details1970
Literature
Newbery Honor for 'Journey Outside'
Mary Q. Steele's novel 'Journey Outside' was named a Newbery Honor Book in 1970, recognizing it as one of the year's most distinguished children's books.
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1987
Arts
Publication of "Lead Me, Guide Me" Catholic gospel hymnal
The "Lead Me, Guide Me" Catholic gospel hymnal, featuring contributions by Sister Thea Bowman, was published.
View details1990
Politics
Wins Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.
Wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., positioning her to become mayor.
View details1994
Science
Emmy for Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
Tyson won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries for her role as Castalia in Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.
View details1999
Science
Publicly exposed as the KGB's longest-serving British spy
On 11 September 1999, Melita Norwood, then 87, was publicly unmasked as a longtime Soviet spy following revelations from KGB defector Vasili Mitrokhin's archive.
View details2008
Sports
Beijing 2008 Paralympic gold in 200 m individual medley SM9
Wins 200 m individual medley SM9 gold at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, confirming her dominance in multi‑stroke events.
View details2009
Arts
Silver Lion for Best Director, Venice Film Festival
Wins the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 66th Venice Film Festival on 11 September 2009 for her debut feature film Women Without Men.
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Science
TIFF premiere of filmed A Midsummer Night's Dream
A filmed stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Julie Taymor, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
View details2018
Science
Statue of Emily Davison unveiled in Morpeth
A statue commemorating suffragette Emily Davison was unveiled in her hometown of Morpeth, Northumberland, on 11 September 2018.
View details2021
Arts
Golden Lion for film adaptation of "Happening"
At Venice Film Festival, Audrey Diwan’s film "L’Événement", adapted from Annie Ernaux’s abortion memoir, wins the Golden Lion.
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