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22 indexed achievements across recorded history.


1535
the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula
Activism

First women’s teaching order in the Catholic Church

In 1535, Ursulines became the first teaching order of women in the Catholic Church.

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the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula·Who Founded the Order of St. Ursula?
1535
the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula
Activism

First community of consecrated women living outside cloister

Ursulines formed the first group of consecrated women living outside a cloister in 1535.

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the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula·What Makes an Ursuline Sister Different from Other Sisters
1535
the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula
Activism

First women’s institute dedicated exclusively to girls’ education

Ursulines became the first women’s institute devoted exclusively to the education of girls in 1535.

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the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula·Ursulines - Britannica
1535
the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula
Activism

Foundation of the Company of Saint Ursula in Brescia

Angela Merici founded the Company of Saint Ursula in Italy in 1535, marking a pivotal shift in women's consecrated life.

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the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula·The Origins of the Ursulines
1609
Louise Bourgeois Boursier
Medicine

Delivered Henrietta Maria of France

Bourgeois delivered Henrietta Maria of France, later Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, on 25 November 1609, completing six royal births for Marie de Medici.

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Louise Bourgeois Boursier·Wikipedia: Louise Boursier
1846
Carrie Nation
Science

Birth of Carrie Nation in Garrard County, Kentucky

Caroline Amelia Moore, later famed temperance crusader Carrie Nation, was born in Garrard County, Kentucky.

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Carrie Nation·Carry Nation | Britannica
1862
Teresa Carreño
Science

New York Debut as a Child Prodigy Pianist

At age 8, Carreño made her sensational public piano debut in New York City on November 25, 1862.

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Teresa Carreño·Teresa Carreño - Encyclopedia.com
1904
Lillian Copeland
Sports

Birth of Lillian Copeland

Lillian Copeland was born on November 25, 1904, in New York City.

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Lillian Copeland·Copeland, Lillian (1904–1964) | Encyclopedia.com
1911
Monica Maurice
Science

Born in Sheffield, England

Helen Monica Maurice was born in Sheffield, England, on 25 November 1911, into a family associated with the city's steel industry.

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Monica Maurice·Magnificent Women - Helen Monica Maurice
1935
Marjory Shedd
Sports

Birth of Marjory Shedd

Marjory Shedd was born on November 25, 1935, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, later becoming one of Canada's most decorated badminton champions.

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Marjory Shedd·Marjory Shedd - Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
1937
Lilian Mary Baylis
Arts

Death of Lilian Mary Baylis

Lilian Mary Baylis passed away on November 25, 1937, in London.

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Lilian Mary Baylis·The New York Times
1960
The Mirabel Sisters
Activism

Assassination of three Mirabal sisters

Assassination of Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal by Trujillo’s henchmen.

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The Mirabel Sisters·The Mirabal Sisters: Heroines of the Dominican Republic’s Resistance - HISTORY
1962
Helen Gurley Brown
Literature

'Sex and the Single Girl' reaches No. 1 on NYT best-seller list

'Sex and the Single Girl' hit No. 1 on The New York Times best-seller list.

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Helen Gurley Brown·Helen Gurley Brown - Wikipedia
1965
Myra Hess
Arts

Death of Myra Hess

Myra Hess passed away in London, England.

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Myra Hess·Myra Hess - Britannica
1981
Nora Ephron
Literature

Broadway opening of 'Imaginary Friends'

Ephron's play 'Imaginary Friends' opened on Broadway, marking a significant stage success.

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Nora Ephron·Nora Ephron - Wikipedia
1989
Helen Patricia Sharman
Science

Selected as first British cosmonaut (Project Juno)

Helen Sharman was selected as a cosmonaut with the British Commercial Group on Project Juno, making her the first British cosmonaut.

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Helen Patricia Sharman·Wikipedia: Helen Sharman
2006
Lenora Fulani
Activism

Launches Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids

Following the Sean Bell shooting, Fulani launched a performance-based dialogue program bringing NYPD officers and inner-city youth together.

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Lenora Fulani·About Lenora Fulani - All Stars Project
2008
Irinia Krush
Sports

Team bronze medal, 2008 Women’s Chess Olympiad

Krush helped the U.S. women's team secure a bronze medal in Dresden.

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Irinia Krush·Saint Louis Chess Club
2010
Doris McCarthy
Arts

Death of Doris McCarthy

Doris McCarthy passed away on November 25, 2010.

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Doris McCarthy·Doris McCarthy - Wikipedia
2016
Diane Abbott
Politics

BBC profile on Abbott’s struggles and pioneering career

On 25 November 2016, the BBC profiled Diane Abbott’s struggles, triumphs, and pioneering role as the UK’s first Black female MP and new Shadow Home Secretary.

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Diane Abbott·Diane Abbott: My struggles and triumphs
2019
Deepika Kurup
Science

Featured in CNN Global Profile on Clean Water Mission

CNN published an international feature detailing Kurup's water purification system and her mission for global clean water access.

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Deepika Kurup·This teen inventor is trying to solve the world's water crisis - CNN
2019
Ann Makosinski
Science

CNN profiles Makosinski's two patents and new toy line

CNN reported that Ann Makosinski had obtained two patents for her thermoelectric technology and had applied it to a line of environmentally-focused children's toys.

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Ann Makosinski·CNN: Ann Makosinski applies patented technology to toys