Elizabeth Blackwell was an English-American physician, notable as the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. Blackwell played an important role in both the United States and the United Kingdom as a social reformer, and was a pioneer in promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of women in medicine.
Elizabeth Blackwell, English-American physician and educator (born 1821)
On May 31, in the year 1910, Elizabeth Blackwell, English-American physician and educator (born 1821). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of May 31, one of 386 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Elizabeth Blackwell. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 31, 1910 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 28 March 2026.
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