1850
Science
Responds to Fugitive Slave Law by aiding Underground Railroad
After the Fugitive Slave Law's passage, Mott and her husband made their Philadelphia home an Underground Railroad station, sheltering freedom seekers.
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23 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1858
1889
Politics
Birth of Doris Blackburn
Doris Blackburn was born on September 18, 1889, in Hawthorn, Victoria.
View details1905
Arts
Birth of Greta Garbo
Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, later known as Greta Garbo, was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
View details1912
1915
Medicine
Died in Walthill, Nebraska
Susan La Flesche Picotte died on September 18, 1915, in Walthill, Nebraska, having spent her career serving the health needs of the Omaha people.
View details1927
Arts
First Prize at the Exposition Internationale des Beaux-Arts
Awarded premier prix in Bordeaux for 'Kizette on the Balcony'.
View details1937
Science
Publication of Their Eyes Were Watching God
Hurston published her masterwork novel Their Eyes Were Watching God on September 18, 1937, now considered a cornerstone of American literature.
View details1939
Science
Death in Dieppe, France
Gwen John died in Dieppe, France, on 18 September 1939, aged 63, having spent most of her career living and working in France.
View details1965
Science
"Look at Us" reaches No. 1 on UK Albums Chart
Sonny & Cher's debut album tops the UK Albums Chart, marking an early international breakthrough.
View details1980
Literature
Death of Katherine Anne Porter
Porter died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Silver Spring, Maryland, at age 90; she was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery near her Texas birthplace.
View details1986
1998
Sports
100th international goal for the U.S. women’s team
Hamm scored her 100th international goal in a match against Russia.
View details1999
Science
Second woman to dress for an NCAA Division I-A football game
Hnida suited up for Colorado against Kansas, becoming only the second woman ever to dress for a Division I-A football game.
View details2000
Science
Oldest artist to top UK singles and albums charts simultaneously
At age 42, Madonna simultaneously tops UK singles and albums charts with "Music," a Guinness-recognized age record.
View details2001
Sports
Two-assist soccer performance vs. Belmont
Playing for JSU's women's soccer team, Martin recorded two assists in a match against Belmont University.
View details2014
Sports
LLWS shutout jersey donated to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Mo'ne Davis donated her LLWS shutout jersey to the Hall of Fame.
View details2017
Science
Appointed Brown University Vice President for Research
Brown University announced Jill Pipher's appointment as Vice President for Research, effective July 1, 2017.
View details2017
Politics
Featured on Time magazine's 'Firsts' cover
Time magazine featured Janet Yellen on the cover of its special 'Firsts' issue, celebrating pioneering women who broke barriers.
View details2020
Activism
Receives Justice O’Connor Award
Sandra Day O’Connor Institute presents Nadia Murad with the Justice O’Connor Award for her global human-rights advocacy.
View details2022
Sports
First rookie head coach to win WNBA championship
Hammon led the Las Vegas Aces to the 2022 WNBA title in her debut season as head coach, a first for a rookie coach.
View details2022
Sports
First Asian American coach to win a WNBA title with Las Vegas Aces.
First Asian American coach to win a WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces.
View details2023
Science
First general manager of PWHL Detroit
Rhéaume was named the first general manager of PWHL Detroit (later PWHL Michigan), a new milestone in women's hockey leadership.
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