1800s July 4, 1868 #TodayinWomensHistory On July 4, 1868 Henrietta Swan Leavitt American astronomer is born. July 4, 1868
1900s July 2, 1918 Frances Reed Elliott becomes the first black woman accepted into the American Red Cross Nursing Service July 2, 1918
21st Century July 5, 2011 Christine Lagarde becomes the first woman to be appointed to the helm of the International Monetary Fund. July 5, 2011
19th Century July 28, 1866 Beatrix Potter English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist is born. July 28, 1866
Black History July 21, 1656 Elizabeth Key Grinstead wins her lawsuit gaining her freedom and that of her first son from slavery. July 21, 1656