Global Women's History

September 12, 1840

Mary Jane Patterson the first African-American woman to receive a B.A degree in 1862 is born.

On September 8, 1932 Patsy Cline American Country Music Singer […]

On February 18, 1931 Toni Morrison American Novelist is born. https://globalwomenshistory.com/2018/01/20/february-18-1931/

Cathay Williams disguised her gender and enlisted as William Cathey, serving in Company A of the 38th Infantry.

Michelle Janine Howard United States Navy Officer is born.

On April 2, 1953 Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner American aviator is born.

On January 31, 1921 Carol Channing American actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne is born.

On February 9, 1960 Peggy Whitson NASA astronaut is born.

On November 12, 1961 Nadia Comaneci Former Romanian Gymnast is […]

On September 10, 1935 Mary Jane Oliver American poet is born.

On August 19, 1883 Gabrielle Chanel, French fashion designer is […]

On December 10, 1891 Nelly Sachs Jewish German-Swedish poet and playwright is born.

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, also known as Madame Lebrun or Madame Le Brun, French artist is born.

Astrid Lindgren Swedish writer is born.

Mary Pickersgill, the maker of the Star Spangled Banner Flag during the War of 1812, is born.

Safra A. Catz Chief Executive Officer of Oracle is born.