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
1990s October 11, 1992 Belcalis Almanzar known professionally as Cardi B, an American rapper is born. October 11, 1992
17th Century June 5, 1646 Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia Philosopher and the first woman in the world to receive a Ph.D. degree is born. June 5, 1646
June June 4, 1907 Winifred Emma May otherwise known as Patience Strong British poet is born June 4, 1907
1920s June 18, 1924 Polly Allen Mellen Fashion Editor for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue is born. June 18, 1924
1900s May 27, 1907 Rachel Carson American Marine Biologist, Author, and Conservationist is born. May 27, 1907
19th Century December 23, 1867 Sarah Breedlove, known as Madam C.J. Walker American Entrepreneur is born. December 23, 1867
Birthdays May 25, 1875 Grace Annie Lockhart becomes the first woman in the British Empire to earn a university degree. May 25, 1875
1940s January 4, 1943 Doris Kearns Goodwin American biographer, historian, and political commentator is born. January 4, 1943
19th Century July 28, 1866 Beatrix Potter English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist is born. July 28, 1866
1960s May 16, 1966 Janet Jackson American Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, and Actress is born. May 16, 1966