December December 12, 1963 Maria Goeppert Mayer accepts the Nobel Prize in physics becoming the second woman to receive the honor after Marie Curie in 1903. December 12, 1963
October October 10, 2013 Canadian author Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize for Literature. October 10, 2013
September September 14, 1983 Amy Winehouse an English singer and songwriter was born. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. September 14, 1983
July July 10, 1553 Lady Jane Grey takes the throne of England. Sometimes referred to as "The Nine Days Queen", she ruled from July 10, 1553 to July 19, 1553. July 10, 1553
August August 1, 1911 Harriet Quimby passes her pilot's test becoming the first first woman in the United States to receive an Aero Club of America aviator's certificate August 1, 1911
June June 8, 1929 Margaret Bondfied is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman Cabinet ministers in the United Kingdom. June 8, 1929
Black History February 24, 1999 Lauryn Hill wins five Grammy awards for her debut album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill". February 24, 1999
Birthdays November 19, 1917 Indira Gandhi was born. Indira Gandhi was an indian politician and 3rd Prime Minister of India. November 19, 1917
Birthdays June 16, 1917 Katherine Graham was born. Katherine Graham was journalist, publisher, and Business Leader. Katherine Graham was the President of the Washington Post. June 16, 1917
Black History September 17, 1849 American abolitionist Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery. September 17, 1849
May May 24, 1930 Amy Johnson becomes the first woman to ride solo from England to Austraila when she lands in Darwin, Territory. May 24, 1930