1807
Activism
Birthday of Harriet Taylor Mill
Harriet Taylor Mill was born in London on October 8, 1807.
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19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1846
Science
Birth of Rita Cetina Gutiérrez in Mérida, Yucatán
Rita Cetina Gutiérrez was born on October 8, 1846, in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, into a modest family that valued education.
View details1847
Science
Born in Glendon, New South Wales
Rose Scott was born on 8 October 1847 at Glendon, near Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.
View details1892
Literature
Birth of Marina Tsvetaeva
Marina Tsvetaeva was born on October 8, 1892, in Moscow, into an artistic family.
View details1899
Science
Birth of Dorothy Donaldson Buchanan
Dorothy Donaldson Buchanan is born in Dumfries, Scotland, marking the beginning of a life that would embody engineering innovation.
View details1921
1929
Politics
Birth of Betty Boothroyd
Betty Boothroyd was born in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
View details1930
Arts
Birth of Faith Ringgold in Harlem
Faith Willi Jones was born in Harlem, New York City, later becoming a pioneering American painter, quilt-artist, author, and activist.
View details1948
Science
Indicted for treason by federal grand jury
A San Francisco federal grand jury indicted Toguri on treason charges for her wartime broadcasts.
View details1956
Literature
Life magazine feature on Dorothy Parker
Parker featured in Life magazine on October 8, 1956.
View details1977
Sports
First documented world powerlifting records (75 kg class)
At the Victorian Women's State Powerlifting Championships, Bev Francis set world records in squat, deadlift and total in the 75 kg class.
View details2004
Activism
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Recognized for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
View details2004
Law
Start of incarceration at Alderson
Martha Stewart begins prison term on October 8, 2004.
View details2009
Literature
Announcement of Nobel Prize in Literature
Herta Müller was announced as the laureate for the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Literature
Nobel Prize in Literature Announced
Alexievich awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Science
Award of the Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy announced Louise Glück as the 2020 Nobel Laureate in Literature on October 8, 2020.
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Science
Becomes first Black female investor on Shark Tank
With her Season 13 debut, Emma Grede becomes the first Black female investor to appear as a Shark on Shark Tank, a milestone for representation on the show.
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Science
First broadcast appearance as guest Shark on Shark Tank
Emma Grede appears as a guest investor in the Season 13 premiere of ABC's Shark Tank, marking her debut as a television investor.
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Activism
Maria Ressa awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Ressa, alongside Dmitry Muratov, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in freedom of expression.
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