April 7, 1915

“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday American Musician was born.

Billie Holiday was an American Jazz singer, songwriter, and actress.

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October 15, 1948

Dr. Frances Lois Willoughby becomes the first female Doctor in the U.S. Navy.

American actress Lillian Gish.

Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg Italian-Swedish is born.

Sila María Calderón the first female governor of Puerto Rico is born,

Agatha Christie English writer is born,

On October 16, 1997 Naomi Osaka Japanese Tennis Player is born.

#TodayinWomensHistory On September 7, 1533 Elizabeth I Queen of England and Ireland is born,

Amy Beach American composer and pianist is born.