1261
Law
Riccardina flood causing Bettisia Gozzadini’s death
Gozzadini died during the Riccardina flood on 3 November 1261.
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03November
30 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1905
Arts
Birth in Boston, Massachusetts
Lois Mailou Jones was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to working-class parents who nurtured her early artistic talent.
View details1914
Science
Patent granted for the Backless Brassiere
Jacob received U.S. Patent No. 1,115,674 for the 'Backless Brassiere,' the first U.S. patent for a modern bra design.
View details1914
Science
First U.S. patent for a modern brassiere design
Crosby's patent established her as the first recipient of a U.S. patent for a modern bra design.
View details1918
Politics
Birth of Elizabeth P. Hoisington
Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington was born in Newton, Kansas, later becoming one of the first two women U.S. Army generals.
View details1926
Science
Death of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley died in Greenville, Ohio, at age 66, from complications of pernicious anemia.
View details1939
Literature
Beginning of syndicated newspaper etiquette column
Emily Post began a syndicated column on November 3, 1939.
View details1946
Arts
Appearance on TIME Magazine
Grandma Moses was featured on the cover of TIME magazine.
View details1958
Arts
Copyright Registration for "Freight Train"
Elizabeth Cotten's song "Freight Train" was copyrighted on November 3, 1958.
View details1964
Politics
First woman of color elected to Congress
Mink became the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress.
View details1970
Politics
Election of Ella Grasso to the U.S. House of Representatives
Grasso is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut, beginning her national legislative career.
View details1981
Politics
Death in Montreal
Thérèse Casgrain died on November 3, 1981, in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 85.
View details1987
Politics
Elected Mayor of Hartford — first Black woman mayor of a major New England city
Perry was elected mayor of Hartford, becoming the first African American woman to lead a major New England city.
View details1989
Arts
Death of Dorothy Fuldheim
Dorothy Fuldheim passed away on November 3, 1989, in Cleveland, Ohio.
View details1991
Sports
New York City Marathon Performance (2:33:49)
Benoit finished the New York City Marathon in 2:33:49, extending her record of elite marathon racing into the 1990s.
View details1992
Politics
Elected first African American woman U.S. Senator
Elected to U.S. Senate, first African American woman, Illinois's first woman senator.
View details1992
Politics
First woman elected U.S. senator from California
Feinstein was elected as the first female U.S. senator from California in 1992.
View details1992
Politics
California voters elect two women to the U.S. Senate
Feinstein and Boxer were elected as the first pair of women senators from California.
View details2001
Activism
Receives Rafto Prize for Human Rights
Ebadi was awarded the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize for Human Rights in Bergen, Norway.
View details2004
Arts
Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
On 3 November 2004, Kusama is awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, honoring her lifetime contributions to culture.
View details2005
Arts
Hiroshima Art Prize presentation
Presented with the Hiroshima Art Prize at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art on 3 November 2005 for art contributing to peace.
View details2008
Sports
FIFA World Player of the Year 2008
Marta won the 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year award.
View details2011
Science
Thomas C. Schelling Award announcement
Announced as recipient of 2011 Thomas C. Schelling Award for development economics.
View details2012
Sports
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile win as second female Breeders’ Cup-winning jockey
Rosie Napravnik pilots Shanghai Bobby to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on 2012-11-03, becoming only the second female jockey to win a Breeders’ Cup race.
View details2013
Science
Awarded Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon by the Government of Japan
The Government of Japan awarded Chieko Asakawa the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for her contributions to accessibility research and voice browser technology.
View details2013
Sports
First athlete to win marathon Grand Slam in a single year
Wins New York City Marathon on 3 November 2013 to complete Boston, London, Chicago, New York Grand Slam in one year.
View details2015
Exploration
Completion of London2London Human-Powered Global Circumnavigation
Outen returned to London, completing her circumnavigation of the globe.
View details2016
Arts
Awarded the Order of Culture of Japan
On 3 November 2016, Kusama receives Japan’s Order of Culture during Culture Day, one of the country’s highest civil honors for contributions to the arts.
View details2017
Arts
Hollywood Walk of Fame star dedication
Selena is honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her enduring impact on music and Latino culture.
View details2021
Science
Receives Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
The National Museum of the Surface Navy presented Dr. Gladys West with its inaugural Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award.
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