June June 24, 1916 Mary Pickford becomes the first movie star to sign a million dollar contract. June 24, 1916
November November 4, 1924 Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyomig is eleced as the first female governor in the United States. November 4, 1924
Black History November 5, 1968 Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress. November 5, 1968
