November 4, 1924

Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming is elected as the first female governor in the United States.

Nellie Tayloe Ross – Former Governor of Wyoming – Associated Links:

Nellie Tayloe Ross | Law Library: University of Wyoming: http://www.uwyo.edu/lawlib/libraryinfo/displaycase/nellietayloeross.html
“What we can learn from Nellie Tayloe Ross, America’s First Female Governor” | Time.com: http://time.com/3555677/nellie-tayloe-ross/

Link to Profile Photo: Nellie Tayloe Ross

April 10, 1987

Maya Reis Gabeira Brazilian big wave surfer is born.

Ruby Nell Bridges American civil rights activist is born.

Donyale Luna American Supermodel and Actress who is recognized as the "First Black Supermodel" is born.

Jackie Ormes American cartoonist was born. She is known as the first Black woman cartoonist a

Jamesetta Hawkins, best known as Etta James American singer is born.

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir served as the fourth President of Iceland from […]

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