January 29th

Born this day in 1835, Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, author of children's literature, her pen name was Susan Coolidge. She wrote 31 books and 5 book series. Her most famous series was, What Katy Did

Born this day in 1881, Alice Evans,a scientist that advocated for pasteurizing raw milk. Evans herself suffered from brucellois a chronic aliment also known as "Bang's disease, Crimean fever, Gibraltar fever, Malta fever, Maltese fever, Mediterranean fever, rock fever, or undulant fever." A worldwide common disease contracted by drinking raw milk, touching, eating meat from the animals carrying the bacteria. For years Evans shared her discovery and was ignored and scorned by the science community because she was a woman! When her scientific work was finally taken seriously, this disease fell into obscurity. Changing the health and welling being of millions of lives. And yes, Alice Evans was honored and respected for her life's work.

January 28th

On this day in 1986,at 11:39 am EST, the Space Shuttle Challenger, "broke apart" 73 seconds after take off; all lives on board were lost. Judith Resnick and Christa McAulliffe, becoming the first women killed in the United States Space Program. McAulliffe was the first participant in the, "Teachers In Space Project".

On this day in 1906, Julia Ward Howe, became the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Ms. Howe is most famous for writing, The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Born this day in 1903 in Ireland, Kathleen Lonsdale,a crystallographer(experimental science of arrangement of atoms in solids)In 1929, Lonsdale, "established the structure of benzene by X-ray diffraction". Lonsdale had many firsts as a female scientist,"Fellow of the Royal Society, first woman tenured professor at University College London, first woman president of the International Union of Crystallography, and first woman president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science."
Kathleen married Thomas Lonsdale and they had three children. The Lonsdales joined the Quaker Church because of their pacifist beliefs. Kathleen spent a month in prison during WWII, because she refused to support the war in any form.

January 27th

On this day in 1996, Catherine Roskam becomes the 1st female Episcopal Bishop in New York.

On this day in 1964, Margaret Chase Smith, tried for the Republican bid.

Born this day in 1934, Edith Cresson, the first and still the only woman Prime Minster of France from May 15, 1991 to April 2, 1992. Less than a year, the shortest term on record. Cresson is a member of the Council of Women World Leaders
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January 26th

Born this day in 1893,Dr. Wu Yi Fang, The first woman of China to receive and hold accredited Bachelors of Art degree. In the Fall of 1915, Ginling College opened their doors. The first school of higher learning for women that the Chinese government approved. Dr. Fang went on to be the President of Ginling College. To read more about this amazing woman click and read!
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Born this day in 1831, Mary Mapes Dodge, editor and writer of children's literature.
Dodge wrote the famous children's book, Hans Brinker or the Silver SkatesShe went on to work as associate editor of Hearth and Home, edited by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Editing the household department and the children's stories.

January 25th

Born this day in 1933, Maria Corazon Aquino, one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century. Time magazine called her Woman of The Year in 1986. Her story as a world leader begins with a tragedy. Married to Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., who was a very strong critic of President Ferdinand Marcos, a dictator ruling over the Philippines. Senator Aquino returned from a three year exile in the United States and was assassinated in 1983.
An unlikely leader, Aquino stepped into the place of her husband. Becoming a leader against the Marcos regime. Marco tried to steal the election by calling Marshall law and declaring himself the winner. Aquino stood up and demanded justice and lead her country People Power Revolution in 1986. It brought the Marcos regime down and Aquino restored democracy to her country. It was not an easy road to follow but she did with compassion, intelligence and courage.

This is for the romantics. On this day in 1858 Princess Victoria (daughter of Queen Victoria) married the crown Prince of Prussia and as the Princess walked down the aisle, Mendelssohn's played the "Wedding March" for the first time. And a tradition was born.

On this day in 1851, Sojourner Truth addresses, the 1st Black Women's Rights Convention.