1139
Science
Landing in England to press her claim to the throne
Matilda landed at Arundel on 30 September 1139, launching her military campaign against King Stephen.
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30September
25 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1847
Science
Birth of Wilhelmina Drucker in Amsterdam
Wilhelmina Drucker was born in Amsterdam on 30 September 1847, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy banker and his housekeeper.
View details1901
Science
Death of Anne Elizabeth McDowell
Anne Elizabeth McDowell died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, closing a career as a pioneering newspaper founder, editor, and advocate for working women.
View details1909
Science
Birth of Thelma Terry
Thelma Terry (born Thelma Isabelle Combes) was born on September 30, 1909, in Bangor, Michigan.
View details1930
Science
Publication of The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
Frederick Warne & Co. published The Tale of Little Pig Robinson, the last of Potter's small animal books released in her lifetime.
View details1937
Science
Death of Laura J. Eisenhuth (Laura Kelly Alming)
Laura J. Eisenhuth, the first woman elected to statewide executive office in the U.S., died in California at age 78.
View details1952
Law
Execution of Skarbek's murderer at Pentonville Prison
Dennis George Muldowney, convicted of murdering Krystyna Skarbek, was executed by hanging at Pentonville Prison.
View details1955
Aviation
Completion of textile designs for United Airlines interiors
By late September 1955, Liebes completed power-loomed drapery fabric designs for United Airlines, modernizing commercial airline cabin interiors.
View details1985
Literature
Death of Helen MacInnes
Renowned author Helen MacInnes passes away in New York City on September 30, 1985.
View details1985
Literature
First Black woman Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress
Brooks appointed as first Black woman Consultant in Poetry, LOC.
View details1988
Sports
First U.S. sibling teammates to both medal at the same Olympics
Jackie and Al Joyner become the first sibling teammates in U.S. history to win medals at the same Olympic Games.
View details1988
Arts
Posthumous Iowa Award
Posthumous Iowa Award recognizing Willson’s cultural impact and his enduring connection to Iowa’s identity.
View details1990
Aviation
Death of Ruth Cheney Streeter
Ruth Cheney Streeter passed away on September 30, 1990, at the age of 94.
View details1994
Arts
First Prize, Commercial Space Design Award '94
Sejima won First Prize in the Commercial Space Design Award '94, highlighting her innovative commercial interior architecture.
View details1997
Arts
Release of album 'Peace and Noise'
Released album *Peace and Noise* on September 30, 1997.
View details2010
Arts
"Shaved Portions" Opens at Sam Fox School, Washington University
Booker's exhibition "Shaved Portions" opened at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis.
View details2011
Sports
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Switzer was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York, honoring her role in breaking gender barriers in marathon running.
View details2012
Politics
Induction into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Ferraro was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame on September 30, 2012.
View details2012
Science
Birth of first child during Yahoo! tenure
Mayer gave birth to her first child while serving as Yahoo! CEO.
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2014
Aviation
Death of Jerrie Mock
Geraldine 'Jerrie' Mock died in Quincy, Florida, at age 88, having set multiple aviation records including the first solo flight around the world by a woman.
View details2015
Science
Featured on Radio New Zealand's 'New Zealand Society' programme
On 30 September 2015, RNZ aired 'Ayla's Kindling Cracker,' a national radio feature on Hutchinson's invention, business growth, and impact on safe firewood splitting.
View details2015
Science
HHMI announces Linda B. Buck’s transition to Investigator Emeritus
HHMI announces Linda B. Buck’s transition from active Investigator to Investigator Emeritus, marking the close of her 1994–2015 appointment.
View details2020
Science
Global tributes honor Helen Reddy's feminist and musical legacy
Major international outlets including The Guardian and NPR published tributes recognizing Reddy's legacy as a feminist icon and musical pioneer.
View details2024
Activism
Awarded Václav Havel Human Rights Prize
María Corina Machado received the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize on September 30, 2024.
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