Margaret Knight , Geraldine Ferraro July 12th

On this day in 1859, William Goodale is credited with the invention of paper bag manufacturing machine-and he did have a patent, BUT, Margaret Knight invented the paper bag manufacturing machine which is still in use today. The reason for pointing this fact out, the paper bag many assume it is Goodale's when in fact it is Margaret Knight's invention.

On this day in 1984, Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman majority-party Vice Presidential candidate.

July 11th

Born this day in 1851, Millie-Christine McCoy, con-joined twins. The McCoy sisters referred to themselves as one, even though the connection was below the waist. Born into slavery in North Carolina,and like most who looked "different" in the 18th and 19th century, Millie-Christine spent their lives traveling throughout the United States and Europe on display for any who would pay. "The Two-Headed Nightingale" and "The Eighth Wonder of the World". Or the Two-headed Girl, was the title of their act. They met Queen Victoria, traveled with Barum in the 1860's. In their 30's they were able to control how often they worked and traveled. The Carolina sisters inherited the family farm in North Carolina, and it there, Millie and Christine spent the quiet time of their lives.

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July 10th

On this day in 1942, Himmler ordered the sterilization of all Jewish women in Ravensbruck Camp.

On this day in 1553, Lady Jane Grey became Queen of England, but only for nine days! She is known as the "Nine Day Queen".

On this day in 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state of the United States, women had the right of vote.

On this day in 1985, Playboy published a full frontal nude photographs of Madonna.

July 9th

Born this day in 1926, Mathilde Krim, medical researcher, health educator of HIV/ AIDS. In 1981, as the first cases of HIV AIDS were reported, Krim was one of the first to understand the enormity and the impact of the AIDS virus could have on society. She changed her research work to researching and then the great need of education about AIDS. In April 1983, Krim founded the AIDS Medical Foundation (AMF), the first private organization concerned with fostering and supporting AIDS research. In 2000, Krim recieved the Presidential Medal of Freedom for all her work and continued work. To learn more about AIDS research and Krim's work, www.amfar.org

On this day in 1891, Irene Coit became the first woman admitted to Yale University.

On this day in 1982, Margaret Thatcher began her 2nd term as Britain's Prime Minister.