1153
Science
Treaty of Wallingford secures her son's succession
The Treaty of Wallingford of 6 November 1153 recognized Matilda's son Henry as Stephen's heir, ending the Anarchy.
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29 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1766
Science
Embarks on Bougainville's circumnavigation disguised as a man
Disguised as "Jean Baret," she boarded the storeship Étoile at Rochefort on 6 November 1766 as valet to botanist Philibert Commerson.
View details1867
Literature
Birth of Marie Bregendahl in Fly, Denmark
Marie Bregendahl was born on 6 November 1867 in the village of Fly near Skive, in the Jutland region of Denmark.
View details1886
Science
Born in Bootle, Lancashire
Maud Chadburn was born on 6 November 1886 in Bootle, Lancashire, England.
View details1886
Science
Birth of Ida Barney
Ida Barney was born on this day in 1886 in New Haven, Connecticut.
View details1887
Arts
Marriage to Thomas Salmon Moses
Anna Mary Robertson married Thomas Salmon Moses on this day.
View details1894
Politics
Defeated for re-election by Emma Bates
Eisenhuth lost her re-election bid for Superintendent of Public Instruction to fellow woman candidate Emma Bates.
View details1894
Science
Patent granted for impounding debris and storing water
Strong received a U.S. patent for a method of impounding debris and storing water, extending her flood-control and water-storage innovations.
View details1928
Politics
Becomes First Lady of New York
With Franklin D. Roosevelt's election as Governor of New York, Eleanor Roosevelt begins her role as the state's First Lady.
View details1948
Arts
Wins the Mosman Art Prize with 'Portrait in the Mirror'
Olley's early career was launched with major prize recognition in Sydney's competitive art scene of the late 1940s.
View details1951
Science
First public announcement of an immortal human cell line
On November 6, 1951, George Gey announced on national television the creation of the first immortal human cell line, derived from Henrietta Lacks.
View details1956
Politics
First Japanese American woman in Hawaii territorial House
Patsy Mink became the first Japanese American woman in the Hawaii Territorial House of Representatives.
View details1961
Literature
Publishes The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Spark's masterwork The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, later a hit play and Oscar-winning film, was published, cementing her international literary reputation.
View details1967
Science
Birth of Hayat Al Sindi in Mecca
Born on 6 November 1967 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, future biotechnologist and policymaker Hayat Al Sindi entered the world in a society where women’s access to education was still limited.
View details1968
Arts
Tony Award for Hello, Dolly! (all-Black cast)
Bailey won a special Tony Award for her celebrated title role in the groundbreaking all-Black cast production of 'Hello, Dolly!'
View details1971
Science
"Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" tops US and Canadian charts simultaneously
Cher's solo single becomes the first by a solo artist to top the US and Canadian charts simultaneously.
View details1975
Sports
Death of Annette Kellerman
Annette Kellerman died on November 6, 1975, in Southport, Australia.
View details1984
Politics
First general-election campaign with a woman on a major-party ticket
The Mondale–Ferraro ticket ran in the election on November 6, 1984.
View details1988
Science
Birth of Alexandra Elbakyan
Birth of Alexandra Elbakyan, creator of Sci-Hub, on November 6, 1988.
View details1990
Science
"The Immaculate Collection" released
Her greatest-hits compilation becomes one of the best-selling compilation albums by a solo artist in history.
View details1990
Politics
First woman mayor of Washington, D.C., and first Black woman mayor of a major U.S. city
Elected mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming its first woman mayor and first Black woman mayor of a major U.S. city.
View details1991
Activism
Death of Rachel Henderlite
Death of Rachel Henderlite in Austin, Texas, from a heart attack, aged 85.
View details1992
Arts
Japan Institute of Architects Young Architect of the Year award
Sejima received the Japan Institute of Architects Young Architect of the Year award, recognizing her early practice.
View details2004
Literature
Stig Dagerman Prize
Received the Stig Dagerman Prize for her commitment to freedom of speech and human rights.
View details2008
Arts
MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act
Perry won Best New Act at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, one of her first major international honors.
View details2010
Science
Sugru's development featured in Science Week 2010 presentation
Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh's invention Sugru was featured in Science Week 2010, explaining its creation in 2003 as a student and its path to market.
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2023
Science
First Korean Author to Win Prix Médicis Étranger
Han Kang becomes the first Korean author to win France's Prix Médicis étranger, a top honor for foreign literature.
View details2025
Politics
Announces she will not seek re-election to Congress
Pelosi announces she will not seek re‑election to the House, signaling the approaching end of her nearly four decades in Congress.
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