November 01

Events - Society & Lifestyle

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In Boston, Massachusetts, the first medical school for women, Boston Female Medical School (which later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine), opens.

The Boston Female Medical School opens in 1848 as the first U.S. institution dedicated to training women as physicians.
On November 1, 1848, the Boston Female Medical School welcomed its first students, becoming the United States’ inaugural medical institution exclusively for women. Founded by Dr. Samuel Gregory, the school challenged prevailing beliefs that deemed women unfit for medical practice. Female students studied anatomy, obstetrics, and clinical medicine at a time when most colleges barred their admission. The institution later merged with the Boston University School of Medicine, further integrating women into mainstream medical education. Its pioneering spirit advanced women’s rights and expanded professional opportunities. Graduates from the school went on to serve as influential physicians and educators. The legacy of this milestone endures in the ongoing pursuit of gender equity in medicine.
1848 Boston Massachusetts medical school Boston University School of Medicine
1896day.year

A picture showing the bare breasts of a woman appears in National Geographic magazine for the first time.

National Geographic publishes its first photograph featuring a bare-breasted woman, breaking new ground in magazine journalism.
On November 1, 1896, National Geographic magazine published an image of a bare-breasted woman in an ethnographic context, marking its first nude photograph. The photo, intended to document indigenous cultures, reflected the publication’s mission to explore and inform rather than to titillate. Editors emphasized the educational value of accurate representation of traditions and customs from around the world. The decision sparked controversy among more conservative readers but underscored the magazine’s commitment to authenticity. Over time, National Geographic continued to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and anthropology. This pioneering image laid the groundwork for the magazine’s reputation for bold photography. It remains a milestone in the evolution of documentary journalism.
1896 National Geographic
1945day.year

The official North Korean newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, is first published under the name Chongro.

The North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun was first published under the name Chongro.
On November 1, 1945, Chongro, the predecessor to Rodong Sinmun, began publication in Soviet-occupied Korea. It served as the official mouthpiece for the emerging Workers' Party of North Korea. The paper published political directives, propaganda, and ideological essays. Its launch was instrumental in shaping North Korean media under Soviet influence. Chongro later evolved into Rodong Sinmun, which remains North Korea's leading newspaper. Its pages have chronicled the country's history from its founding to the present. The newspaper continues to play a central role in state communications and propaganda.
1945 North Korean Rodong Sinmun