April April 4, 1887 Susanna M. Salter is elected as mayor of Argonia, Kansas and becomes the first female mayor in the United States. April 4, 1887
First Ladies of the United States May 20, 1768 Dolley Madison Former First Lady of the United States is born. May 20, 1768
Birthdays December 24, 1962 Kate Valentine, formerly known as Kate Spade, American Fashion Designer is born. December 24, 1962
Birthdays May 2, 1729 Catherine II, Catherine the Great, Former Emperor of all Russia is born. May 2, 1729
Birthdays October 11, 1884 Eleanor Roosevelt Former First Lady of the United States is born. October 11, 1884
April April 16, 1921 “Courage is like — it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: you get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.” […] April 16, 1921
Birthdays November 11, 1914 Daisy Bates American Civil Rights Activist and Journalist is born. November 11, 1914