1741
Arts
Angelica Kauffmann's Birth
Angelica Kauffmann was born on October 30, 1741, in Chur, Switzerland.
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24 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1756
Science
Traditional first legal vote cast by a woman in colonial America
Lydia Taft reportedly cast a legal vote at an Uxbridge town meeting, traditionally cited as the first by a woman in colonial America.
View details1825
Literature
Born in London
Adelaide Anne Procter was born in Bedford Square, London, the eldest daughter of poet Bryan Waller Procter ('Barry Cornwall').
View details1839
Activism
Birth of Flora Stevenson
Flora Clift Stevenson was born on October 30, 1839, in Glasgow, Scotland.
View details1893
Science
Medals and diploma awarded for elevator models at World's Columbian Exposition
By the fair's close, Tracy had received several silver and bronze medals and a diploma from the World's Columbian Commission for her elevator models.
View details1894
Activism
First 'Crewe Factory Girl' letter published in the Crewe Chronicle
Ada Nield began publishing anonymous letters under the pseudonym 'A Crewe Factory Girl' exposing exploitative wages and conditions at Compton's clothing factory.
View details1896
Arts
Premiere of the 'Gaelic' Symphony, first symphony by an American woman
Beach's Symphony in E minor, Op. 32 ('Gaelic'), premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, becoming the first symphony published by an American woman composer.
View details1912
Activism
Marriage to Robert Baden-Powell
Married Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting, on 30 October 1912, beginning her lifelong partnership in the Scout and Guide movements.
View details1916
Activism
Testimony for Indiana Sand Dunes preservation
On October 30, 1916, Baber testified to preserve the Indiana Sand Dunes.
View details1917
Politics
Appointed People's Commissar for Social Welfare — first woman in a national government cabinet
Became the first woman in modern history to serve as a government minister, appointed Commissar for Social Welfare in Lenin's Bolshevik cabinet.
View details1922
Activism
Birth of Marie Van Brittan Brown
Marie Van Brittan Brown was born in Queens, New York City.
View details1925
Arts
Self-Portrait on Die Dame's Cover
Her Self-Portrait (Tamara in a Green Bugatti) was featured on Die Dame.
View details1939
Aviation
Birth of Emily Joyce Hanrahan (Emily Howell Warner)
Birth of Emily Joyce Hanrahan (later Emily Howell Warner), future pioneering U.S. airline captain, in Denver, Colorado.
View details1940
Science
Joins Broadway cast of 'Panama Hattie'
She entered the Broadway cast of 'Panama Hattie' during its run, continuing her sequence of major musical comedy roles.
View details1944
Activism
Anne Frank transferred from Auschwitz to Bergen-Belsen
Anne Frank was transferred from Auschwitz to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
View details1980
Science
Landmark Nature paper on Drosophila segmentation genes
With Eric Wieschaus, published 'Mutations affecting segment number and polarity in Drosophila' in Nature, founding modern developmental genetics.
View details1982
1984
Politics
Final public speech at Bhubaneswar
Gandhi made her last public speech in Bhubaneswar.
View details1988
Sports
New York City Marathon Performance (2:32:40)
Benoit finished the New York City Marathon in 2:32:40, per NYRR Hall of Fame records.
View details1992
Science
Death of Joan Mitchell in Paris
Joan Mitchell died of lung cancer in a Paris hospital on October 30, 1992, at age 67.
View details1998
Activism
Presentation of Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
Rigoberta Menchú Tum receives the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation in Oviedo, Spain.
View details2012
Science
Wins Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
At age 14, Kurup won America's Top Young Scientist title and $25,000 for her solar-powered water purification invention.
View details2019
Activism
Mission Blue surpasses 100 Hope Spots milestone
Earle's Mission Blue organization surpasses 100 designated Hope Spots worldwide.
View details2020
Arts
Portrait featured by National Portrait Gallery
A portrait of Joan Armatrading by Tessa Traeger goes on display in the National Portrait Gallery's online collection.
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