604
Politics
Death of Yohl Ik’nal
Yohl Ik’nal died on November 7, 604, marking the end of her reign.
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32 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1867
Science
Marie Curie born in Warsaw
The future two-time Nobel laureate is born Maria Skłodowska.
View details1867
Science
Birth of Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Marie Skłodowska-Curie was born on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, then part of the Russian Empire.
View details1878
Science
Birth of Lise Meitner in Vienna
Birth of Lise Meitner in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, a future pioneer of nuclear fission and one of the most important women in 20th-century science.
View details1916
Politics
Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
First woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
View details1917
Politics
Birth of Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman was born on November 7, 1917, in Germiston, South Africa.
View details1939
Science
Birth of Barbara Liskov.
Barbara Liskov was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S., later becoming a pioneering American computer scientist.
View details1941
Arts
Release of Weekend in Havana
U.S. release of Weekend in Havana reinforced her image in American popular culture.
View details1944
Science
Refused to request a pardon before execution
On the day of her execution, Szenes declined the opportunity to seek a pardon, choosing instead to face the firing squad with her convictions intact.
View details1944
Science
Executed by firing squad in Budapest
On 7 November 1944, Hannah Szenes was executed by firing squad in Budapest after being convicted of treason, becoming an enduring symbol of Jewish resistance.
View details1945
Politics
First woman awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
McAfee became the first woman to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal on 7 November 1945.
View details1962
Literature
Poetry reading at the Library of Congress at President Kennedy’s invitation
Brooks reads poetry at Library of Congress by Kennedy's invitation.
View details1962
Politics
Death in New York City
Eleanor Roosevelt dies in New York City at age 78 from complications of tuberculosis, ending the life of a prominent First Lady and human rights champion.
View details1972
Science
First African American Woman Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives
On November 7, 1972, Taylor was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, becoming the state's first African American woman legislator.
View details1972
Politics
First Black woman elected to Congress from the South
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 7, 1972, becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress from the South.
View details1978
Literature
Death of Janet Flanner
Janet Flanner died on November 7, 1978, in New York City.
View details1978
Politics
Re-election of Ella Grasso as Governor of Connecticut
Grasso wins re‑election as governor of Connecticut, securing a second term after her widely praised first-term leadership.
View details1978
Politics
Election to U.S. House of Representatives
Elected to U.S. House from New York’s 9th District on November 7, 1978.
View details1978
Science
First election as Dade County State Attorney
Reno won her first election in her own right as Dade County State Attorney, the start of four consecutive elected terms.
View details1995
Science
First woman to receive DuPont Lavoisier Medal
Stephanie Kwolek was honored with the DuPont Lavoisier Medal for technical achievement.
View details1995
Activism
Invested as Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur
On November 7, 1995, Vera Atkins was invested as a Chevalier of the French Légion d'Honneur.
View details2000
Politics
First former First Lady elected to public office
Elected to the U.S. Senate from New York, becoming the first former First Lady to win public office.
View details2000
Politics
First former First Lady elected U.S. Senator
Elected as U.S. Senator from New York, another first for a former First Lady.
View details2006
Politics
Elected first female governor of Alaska
Sarah Palin was elected governor of Alaska, becoming the state's first woman and youngest to hold the office.
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Politics
Re-election to U.S. Senate from New York
Re-elected to the U.S. Senate, winning a second term.
View details2008
Science
Eric K. Fernström’s Great Nordic Prize 2008 Presentation
Eric K. Fernström’s Great Nordic Prize presented at Lund University to May-Britt and Edvard Moser for research on the brain’s spatial navigation system.
View details2013
Sports
PGA First Lady of Golf honor
On 7 November 2013, the PGA of America announces Annika Sörenstam as the 2013 PGA First Lady of Golf.
View details2014
Sports
First female jockey to win multiple Breeders’ Cup races
Rosie Napravnik wins the Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Untapable on 2014-11-07, becoming the first female jockey to capture multiple Breeders’ Cup races.
View details2016
Science
Death of Janet Reno
Janet Reno died at age 78 at her Miami-Dade County home from complications of Parkinson's disease.
View details2020
Politics
Projected Election as Vice President-Elect with Biden
First Woman Elected Vice President, and First Black and South Asian Person.
View details2020
Science
ACM public recognition of Barbara Liskov’s birthday.
The ACM celebrated Liskov’s contributions on her birthday in 2020.
View details2025
Politics
National coverage of Pelosi’s retirement decision from Congress
National media highlight Pelosi’s decision not to seek re‑election, framing it as the culmination of a groundbreaking congressional career.
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