Birthdays May 4, 1898 On May 4, 1898 Joy Bright Hancock one of the first women officers of the United States Navy is born. May 4, 1898
1940s October 15, 1948 Dr. Frances Lois Willoughby becomes the first female Doctor in the U.S. Navy. October 15, 1948
Birthdays December 9, 1906 Grace Brewster Murray Hopper Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, a pioneer in developing computer technology, is born. December 9, 1906
1800s April 22, 1896 Loretta Perfectus Walsh, the first American active-duty Navy woman is born. April 22, 1896