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Arts

1967 Aretha Franklin's version of the Otis Redding song Respect is released. Franklin's interpretation was a landmark for the feminist movement, and is often considered one of the best songs of the R&B era, earning her two Grammy Awards for "Best Rhythm & Blues Recording" and "Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female", and was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2002, the Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry. It was placed number five on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It was also included in the list of "Songs of the Century", by the Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Aviation and Aeronautics

1935 Aviator Jean Batten sets the solo women's record when she lands in England, having flown from Australia in 17 days 16 hours 15 minutes. She was also the first woman ever to make a return flight.

Law

1996 Margaret Beazley became New South Wales's first female Judge of Appeal.

Military

1429 In 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English.