Authors, Artists and More
Who wrote the world-famous series Harry Potter?
J.K Rowling
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Which activist co-founded and presided over the National Woman Suffrage Association?
Susan B. Anthony
Remembered as ‘People’s Princess’, she was celebrated in the media for her charity work. Her death in a car accident is surrounded by mystery and conspiracy theories.
Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales
When is International Women's Day
8th March
Who did Kanye west interupt at the VMA awards
Taylor Swift
Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Young Swedish girl who has made an impact for her activism for climate change
Greta Thunberg
Queen of Egypt who actively influenced Roman politics
Cleopatra
Did Australia celebrate international womens day before or after the UN
International Womens day was celebrated first in Australia
who is the youngest artist to ever win a grammy for album of the year?
Billie Eilish
Who became the first female Secretary of State of the United States, appointed by President Clinton in 1997?
Madeleine Albright
Which disability and women’s rights activist was known for being the first deaf-blind person to write a book and earn a Bachelor’s Degree?
a) Elizabeth Ware Packard
b) Judith Heumann
c) Hellen Keller
c) Hellen Keller
Who was the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court?
a) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
b) Sandra Day O’Connor
c) Sonia Sotomayor
b) Sandra Day O’Connor
When did the UN start International Womens Day
1975
How old was the youngest ever grammy winner?
LeAnne Rimms at 14 years old
She is Hollywood's first Asian-American movie star, and the first Asian-American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Anna May Wong
This black woman refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Alabama in 1955
Rosa Parks
Who was the United States delegate to the United Nations who championed and won approval of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948?
Hint: She was a former First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt
Which revolution started International Womans Day
a) French Revolution
b) American Revolution
c) Russian Revolution
c) Russian Revolution
Who recently performed alongside Kendrick Lamar in the Super bowl halftime show this year?
SZA
She was first woman to co-anchor a news show and paved the way for women in journalism.
Barbara Walters
This Pakistani activist for female education is the Youngest Nobel Prize laureate
Malala Yousafzai
This former Empress was known for westernizing Russia, leading her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, as well as championing the arts and opening up schools.
Catherine the Great
How did International Womans Day originally Start
It officially began on 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland to fight for women's suffrage, difficult labour and overall discrimination.