1230
Science
Death of Nicholaa de la Haye
Nicholaa de la Haye, the famed castellan and sheriff who defended Lincoln Castle and shaped the outcome of the First Barons' War, died on 20 November 1230.
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20November
19 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1858
Literature
Birth of Selma Lagerlöf at Mårbacka
Selma Lagerlöf was born on 20 November 1858 at the family estate Mårbacka in Värmland County, Sweden.
View details1869
Literature
Birth of Zinaida Gippius
Zinaida Gippius, renowned poet and Symbolist, was born on Nov. 20, 1869.
View details1874
Activism
Established in national leadership at the WCTU's founding convention close
Willard finalizes role in WCTU leadership as convention concludes in Cleveland.
View details1896
Activism
Born in Derazhnia, Podolia, Russian Empire
Rose Pesotta was born Rakhel Peisoty on November 20, 1896, in the Ukrainian shtetl of Derazhnia, then part of the Russian Empire.
View details1906
Science
Birth of Caroline Mikkelsen
Caroline Mikkelsen was born in Denmark, later becoming a Danish-Norwegian explorer known for early Antarctic exploration.
View details1910
Science
Born in Baltimore, Maryland
Anna Pauline 'Pauli' Murray was born on November 20, 1910, in Baltimore, Maryland.
View details1911
Arts
Opening in Vera Violetta on Broadway
Mae West opens in Vera Violetta on Broadway, establishing her stage career.
View details1918
Arts
Birth of Frances Elizabeth Kent (Sister Corita Kent)
Frances Elizabeth Kent, later Sister Corita Kent, was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
View details1923
Literature
Birth of Nadine Gordimer
Birth of Nadine Gordimer in Springs, South Africa, who would become a Nobel laureate and major anti-apartheid writer.
View details1970
Arts
First Black woman and first Grenadian to win Miss World
Jennifer Hosten, representing Grenada, was crowned Miss World 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first Black woman to win the title.
View details1977
Sports
First woman to lead laps in a NASCAR Cup Series race
Guthrie was the first woman to lead laps in a NASCAR Cup Series race.
View details1980
Politics
Opening of televised Gang of Four trial
Jiang Qing's public trial began on November 20, 1980.
View details1997
Sports
First Woman Golfer to Earn Over $1 Million in Prize Money
Lopez becomes first woman golfer to surpass $1 million in career earnings.
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Activism
Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama
Gloria Steinem is presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony.
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Politics
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama at the White House.
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Politics
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.
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Science
Announced recipient of National Medal of Science
President Obama announces Shirley Ann Jackson as a recipient of the National Medal of Science.
View details2015
Arts
Premiere of "Sonita" documentary at IDFA
Premiere of "Sonita" film at IDFA, chronicling her music and activism journey.
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