1870
Science
Three fibrous-packing patents granted in one day (US 108,284–286)
Murfey patented processes combining hemp, cotton, and wool fibers with lubricating powders to create advanced packing and bearing materials.
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21 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1871
Science
Birth of Harriet Boyd Hawes
Harriet Boyd Hawes was born on October 11, 1871, in Boston, Massachusetts.
View details1872
Science
Birth of Emily Wilding Davison
Emily Wilding Davison was born at Roxburgh House, Greenwich, England.
View details1872
Law
Birth in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Harlan Fiske Stone is born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire.
View details1873
Arts
Birth of Nadežda Petrović in Čačak
Birth of Nadežda Petrović in Čačak, Serbia, into a distinguished family.
View details1884
Politics
Birth of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt is born in New York City, beginning the life of a future First Lady, diplomat, and human rights advocate.
View details1890
Activism
Founding of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Flora Adams Darling helped found the Daughters of the American Revolution on October 11, 1890.
View details1905
Science
Second shutout of the 1905 World Series
Mathewson threw his second shutout of the 1905 World Series, again blanking the Philadelphia Athletics.
View details1914
Science
Death of Aida Overton Walker
Aida Overton Walker died on October 11, 1914, in Harlem, New York, at age 34, likely from kidney disease, ending the career of a pioneering Black stage star.
View details1919
Arts
Saturday Evening Post cover: Casual Woman
The 'Casual Woman' cover by McMein appeared on October 11, 1919, in the Saturday Evening Post.
View details1928
Aviation
Only woman aboard Graf Zeppelin's first transatlantic passenger flight
Lady Drummond-Hay was the sole woman among passengers and press on Graf Zeppelin's historic first transatlantic passenger flight, departing Friedrichshafen 11 Oct 1928.
View details1940
Arts
U.S. film debut in Down Argentine Way
U.S. film debut in Down Argentine Way introduced her “Brazilian Bombshell” persona.
View details1965
1966
Law
Barbie articulated-limb patent granted
A patent for an angularly adjustable doll limb was granted, reflecting Barbie’s evolving engineering and poseability.
View details1975
Politics
Marriage to Bill Clinton
Hillary Rodham married Bill Clinton, marking the start of a significant political partnership.
View details1975
Law
Marriage to Bill Clinton
Hillary Rodham married Bill Clinton in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a small ceremony.
View details1984
Exploration
First American woman to walk in space
Sullivan became the first American woman to conduct a spacewalk, working for 3.5 hours in Challenger's payload bay during STS-41G.
View details1990
Science
Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Karen Uhlenbeck was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions to geometric analysis and PDE theory.
View details2002
Politics
Vote for Iraq War authorization
Voted in favor of authorizing the use of military force in Iraq as a senator.
View details2010
Activism
Legacy Project Chicago induction
Inducted into Legacy Project Chicago’s inaugural class.
View details2018
Science
Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal Presentation
Royal Astronomical Society awarded its Gold Medal to Margaret G. Kivelson.
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