January January 23, 1849 Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. becoming the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. January 23, 1849
January January 8, 1816 Sophie Germain becomes the first woman to win a prize from the Paris Academy of Sciences for her theory of surface vibrations. January 8, 1816
Black History January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson made her debut and became the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. January 7, 1955
January January 4, 1972 Rose Heilbron becomes the first female judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, England. January 4, 1972
January January 3, 2007 Nancy Pelosi is elected Speaker of the House becoming the first woman, first Californian, and first Italian-American to hold the position January 3, 2007
