1535
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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25November
22 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1535
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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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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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.
View details1609
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.
View details1846
Science
Birth of Carrie Nation in Garrard County, Kentucky
Caroline Amelia Moore, later famed temperance crusader Carrie Nation, was born in Garrard County, Kentucky.
View details1862
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.
View details1904
Sports
Birth of Lillian Copeland
Lillian Copeland was born on November 25, 1904, in New York City.
View details1911
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.
View details1935
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.
View details1937
Arts
Death of Lilian Mary Baylis
Lilian Mary Baylis passed away on November 25, 1937, in London.
View details1960
Activism
Assassination of three Mirabal sisters
Assassination of Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal by Trujillo’s henchmen.
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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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1981
Literature
Broadway opening of 'Imaginary Friends'
Ephron's play 'Imaginary Friends' opened on Broadway, marking a significant stage success.
View details1989
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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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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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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2016
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.
View details2019
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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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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