1745
Politics
Coronation as Holy Roman Empress
Crowned as Holy Roman Empress on October 4, 1745.
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30 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1836
Literature
Birth of Juliette Adam
Juliette Adam was born in Verberie, France, on October 4, 1836.
View details1870
Science
Three journal-box and bearing patents granted in a single day (US 108,079–081)
Murfey received three patents on the same day for lubricated journal boxes and bearings used in railroad car axles.
View details1896
Exploration
Birth of Dorothy Lawrence
Dorothy Lawrence was born on October 4, 1896, in Hendon, England.
View details1900
Sports
First American Woman Olympic Champion
Margaret Abbott won the women's golf tournament in the 1900 Paris Olympics, becoming the first American woman Olympic champion.
View details1902
Science
Born in Leicestershire, England
Beryl Markham (née Clutterbuck) was born on October 4, 1902, in Ashwell, Rutland (then Leicestershire), England.
View details1908
Activism
Educational reform efforts in English village school
Victoria Woodhull reforms a village school in England.
View details1918
Arts
Introducing the Shimmy Dance on Broadway
West introduces the shimmy dance in Sometime, marking her Broadway influence.
View details1924
Politics
Death and burial of Governor William Bradford Ross
Nellie Tayloe Ross attended the burial of her husband, Governor William Bradford Ross, following his death in office.
View details1930
Literature
Arrival in France to pursue journalism
Gellhorn sailed from New York on the SS Île de France and arrived in Le Havre, France, on October 4, 1930.
View details1939
Politics
Married Randolph Churchill, becoming daughter-in-law of Winston Churchill
Pamela Digby married Randolph Churchill on October 4, 1939, becoming Winston Churchill's daughter-in-law and entering the heart of wartime British power.
View details1942
Politics
Birth in Reykjavík, Iceland
Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, later becoming a trade union activist and prime minister from 2009 to 2013.
View details1943
1950
Arts
First gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall
Jackson performed at Carnegie Hall, widely recognized as the first gospel singer to appear there.
View details1951
Medicine
Death of Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks died of uremic poisoning from terminal cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital on October 4, 1951, aged 31.
View details1964
Exploration
Death of Dorothy Lawrence
Dorothy Lawrence passed away on October 4, 1964, in London, at Friern Hospital.
View details1970
Literature
Declared Doctor of the Church
Pope Paul VI declared Catherine of Siena a Doctor of the Church, one of the first women ever granted this title.
View details1975
Science
Death of May Sutton
May Sutton Bundy died on October 4, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 89.
View details1976
Science
First female co-anchor of a network evening newscast
On October 4, 1976, Walters became the first woman to co-anchor a major U.S. network evening newscast, alongside Harry Reasoner at ABC.
View details1988
Activism
Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Reagan
Pearl Bailey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan.
View details2001
Arts
Hall of Fame induction for Maybelle Carter
Maybelle Carter was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on October 4, 2001.
View details2001
Arts
Induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Sara Carter inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame with the Carter Family.
View details2003
Science
Induction into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Stephanie Kwolek was inducted for her work in polymer chemistry and Kevlar invention.
View details2004
Science
Announcement of Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for Linda B. Buck
Nobel Assembly announces Linda B. Buck as co-recipient of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work on olfactory receptors.
View details2006
Arts
NBC premiere of "30 Rock" created by and starring Tina Fey
"30 Rock," created by and starring Tina Fey, premieres, showcasing her talents.
View details2009
Science
Death of Mercedes Sosa in Buenos Aires
Mercedes Sosa died on October 4, 2009, in Buenos Aires at age 74 after multiple organ failure, following years of health struggles.
View details2015
Literature
Nike Audience Award for "The Books of Jacob"
Received the Nike Audience Award for "The Books of Jacob" at the 2015 ceremony.
View details2015
Literature
Nike Literary Award for "The Books of Jacob"
Olga Tokarczuk won the Nike Literary Award for her novel "The Books of Jacob."
View details2017
Science
New York Post feature on Welter's journey to the NFL
The New York Post published a feature on Welter's journey from adversity to becoming the NFL's first female coach.
View details2017
Science
CFDA Board of Directors' Tribute
Cher is honored with the CFDA Board of Directors' Tribute at the 2017 Fashion Awards.
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