February February 19, 1963 Betty Friedan publishes The Feminine Mystique, which galvanizes the women’s rights movement. February 19, 1963
February February 20, 1998 American figure skater Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest gold-medalist at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. February 20, 1998
Birthdays February 10, 1927 Mary Violet Leontyne Price an American soprano is born. February 10, 1927
Black History February 11, 1989 Barbara C. Harris is ordained Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts becoming the first woman to hold this position. February 11, 1989
Black History February 27, 1872 Charlotte E. Ray becomes the first woman to graduate from Howard University. February 27, 1872
February February 25, 1842 Idawalley Zorada Lewis, "The Bravest Woman in America" American lighthouse keeper and heroine was born. February 25, 1842
Black History February 29, 1999 Lauryn Hill wins five Grammy awards for her debut album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill". February 29, 1999