Black History February 29, 1940 Hattie McDaniel American Actress becomes first black person to win an Oscar. February 29, 1940
April 12 April 12, 1981 Tulsi Gabbard U.S. Representative and first Hindu member of Congress is born. April 12, 1981
Quotes “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Helen Keller
Black History January 7, 1891 Zora Neale Hurston American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker was born. January 7, 1891
April 13 April 13, 1519 Catherine de Medici Italian noblewoman and Queen consort of France was born. April 13, 1519
Black History December 6, 2018 Gladys Mae West is inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame. December 6, 2018
April 3 April 3, 1791 Anne Lister an English landowner and diarist and first known modern lesbian is born. April 3, 1791
Black History September 30, 2019 Allyson Feniz becomes the record holder for most gold medals at the track and field World Championships. September 30, 2019
Jewish History November 5, 1928 Lilly Appelbaum Malnik Holocaust Survivor is born in Antwerp, Belgium. November 5, 1928
July July 24, 1987 Turia Pitt is an Australian mining engineer, humanitarian, athlete, motivational speaker and author. July 24, 1987
Quotes “If you expect nothing from anybody, then you’re never disappointed.” Sylvia Plath Disclaimer: This content was prepared by the author in her […] “If you expect nothing from anybody, then you’re never disappointed.” Sylvia Plath
Quotes “I certainly want to continue to be a role model. But I Don’t think it’s being a female in business. I think it’s about… my track record, my results” Marillyn Hewson On January 1, 2013 Marillyn A. Hewson becomes the Chief […] “I certainly want to continue to be a role model. But I Don’t think it’s being a female in business. I think it’s about… my track record, my results” Marillyn Hewson
April 17 April 17, 1885 Baroness Karen Christenze von Blixen-Finecke Danish author, also known as Isak Dinesen, was born. April 17, 1885
Ballet February 2, 1935 Anne Raven Wilkinson, American dancer, the first black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company is born. February 2, 1935
July July 24, 1998 Bindi Sue Irwin Australian television personality and conservationist is born. July 24, 1998