Isabel Martin Lewis, American astronomer and author (d. 1955?)
Isabel Martin Lewis (July 11, 1881 – July 31, 1966) was an American astronomer who was the first woman hired by the United States Naval Observatory as assistant astronomer. In 1918, Lewis was elected a member of the American Astronomical Society. She was also a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
1881Jul, 11
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Events on 1881
- 1Jan
Panama Canal
Ferdinand de Lesseps begins French construction of the Panama Canal. - 16Apr
Bat Masterson
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle. - 12May
French protectorate of Tunisia
In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate. - 21May
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. - 19Nov
Meteorite fall
A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odessa, Ukraine.