This Day In History
- Arts
- 1993 A redesigned Australian $10 note, featuring journalist and writer of both poetry and prose Mary Gilmore, was issued on 1 November 1993.
- Politics
- 1141 Empress Matilda's reign as 'Lady of the English' ends with Stephen of Blois regaining the title of 'King of England'.
- Science
- 1848 The world's first medical school for women, the New England Female Medical School, opens. Twelve women enroll in the first class and graduate in 1850. In 1874 it merges with Boston University to become one of the world’s first co-ed medical schools.
- Sports
- 2009 Ethiopian runner Derartu Tulu won the New York City Marathon in 2:28:52.
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