Page 9 – Global Women's History

January 31, 1921

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

February 9, 1960

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

“The only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet”

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

September 10, 1935

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

“Nothing Replaces Work; Not Titles, Not Nerve, Not Luck.”

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

December 10, 1891

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

April 16‎, ‎1755

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

February 12, 1776

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

December 1, 1961

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

July 24, 1976

Rashida Tlaib American politician is born.

December 2, 1960

Deb Haaland enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo people and American politician is born.

October 17, 2018

Lt. Laura J. Richardson becomes first woman to lead largest command in US Army.

October 4, 1982

Ilhan Omar Minnesota State Representative is born.

October 25, 2018

ahle-Work Zewde is elected. She becomes the first woman to be President of Ethiopia and is voted in unanimously by members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly.

January 21, 1935

Raye Montague American engineer is born.

October 15, 1948

Dr. Frances Lois Willoughby becomes the first female Doctor in the U.S. Navy.

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