On this day

11 March in history.

5 moments from 1702 to 1993: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Janet Reno , *1938-07-21, 78th Attorney General of the United States (1993–2001)

1993

The first woman attorney general. The US Senate voted unanimously to confirm Janet Reno as attorney general, the first woman in the job.

Wikipedia: Janet Reno

Photo: Department of Justice. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 11 March

  1. The Daily Courant was the first daily newspaper to be published in the United Kingdom . It was established in 1702 , but is no longer in existence

    1702

    England's first daily newspaper

    The Daily Courant came out in London, a single sheet of news. It was England's first daily paper.

    Wikipedia: The Daily Courant

    Photo: Edward Mallet from rooms above the White Hart pub in Fleet Street / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Eta Carinae

    1843

    A star flares up

    During a huge outburst, the star Eta Carinae grew so bright that for a time only one star in the night sky outshone it.

    Wikipedia: Eta Carinae

    Photo: Jon Morse (University of Colorado) & NASA Hubble Space Telescope / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Rigoletto

    1851

    Rigoletto opens in Venice

    Verdi's opera was first performed at La Fenice. Its tune "La donna è mobile" is still hummed around the world.

    Wikipedia: RigolettoWikipedia: La Fenice

    Photo: Philippe Chaperon (1823-1906); Restored by Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  4. Hayao Miyazaki at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con

    1984

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

    Hayao Miyazaki's film about a brave young princess in a poisoned world came out in Japan. Its success led to the founding of Studio Ghibli.

    Wikipedia: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (film)Wikipedia: Hayao Miyazaki

    Photo: Natasha Baucas at https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdnatasha/ / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.