June 16, 1917

“A mistake is simply another way of doing things.” Katherine Graham

Katherine Graham was born.

Katherine Graham was a journalist, publisher, and Business Leader. Katherine Graham was the President of the Washington Post.

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November 14, 1907

Astrid Lindgren Swedish writer is born.

Mary Pickersgill, the maker of the Star Spangled Banner Flag during the War of 1812, is born.

Safra A. Catz Chief Executive Officer of Oracle is born.

Rashida Tlaib American politician is born.

Deb Haaland enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo people and American politician is born.

Lt. Laura J. Richardson becomes first woman to lead largest command in US Army.

Ilhan Omar Minnesota State Representative is born.

Sahle-Work Zewde is elected president unanimously by members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly.