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Notable Achievements at Age 102
Lanier Middle School renamed Katherine Johnson Middle School (City of Fairfax)
Fairfax City school board voted to rename Sidney Lanier Middle School to Katherine Johnson Middle School on Nov 2, 2020.
BCG Henderson Institute ranked third Best For‑Profit Global Think Tank
In January 2018 the BCG Henderson Institute was ranked the 3rd Best For‑Profit Global Think Tank by the University of Pennsylvania (Go To Think Tank Index).
Michael E. DeBakey Library & Museum opened
The Michael E. DeBakey Library and Museum at Baylor College of Medicine officially opened May 14, 2010 (posthumous opening honoring his legacy).
ÑuSat 15 'Katherine' satellite launched
A satellite named 'Katherine' (ÑuSat 15 / COSPAR 2020-079G) was launched into space on Nov 6, 2020, carrying her name.
Single 'Lizzie Borden' reaches Billboard Hot 100 #44
The Chad Mitchell Trio's single 'Lizzie Borden' reached #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962.
Bethel School District names elementary school
Bethel School District (Washington) named its newest school Katherine G. Johnson Elementary (2020).
Company acquisition - Smashbox (posthumous company milestone)
After Estée's death, the company continued acquisitions such as Smashbox in 2010 (included to show company legacy and growth originating from Estée's founding).
Film 'Compulsion' released (Orson Welles as Darrow-like lawyer)
Film adaptation of the Leopold & Loeb play featuring a Darrow-like defense attorney character.
Schools and institutions named after Frankl (posthumous)
Multiple institutions (e.g., Viktor Frankl Hochschule, Viktor-Frankl-Schule) bearing his name were established in Austria and Germany (2007 onward).
Kiddle / public encyclopedia entries updated
Children's and public encyclopedia entries (Kiddle, etc.) continue to summarize his life and note sales/translation milestones (Kiddle revision timestamp 21 June 2025 is cited in source snippet).
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