FIRST IN HISTORY - WOMEN
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This talk show pioneer launched her own television network, OWN.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This tennis legend has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?
Frustrated with dirty streets, this inventor improved the street-sweeping machine in the early 1900s.
Who is Florence Parpart?
During World War II, this cultural icon symbolized millions of women entering factory jobs traditionally held by men.
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
This U.S. Supreme Court Justice was the second woman to serve on the Court and became a cultural icon.
This former First Lady wrote the bestselling memoir Becoming.
Who is Michelle Obama?
This gymnast became the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history.
Who is Simone Biles?
This inventor held multiple patents for menstrual and personal-care products, including improvements to sanitary belts.
Who is Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner?
This businesswoman founded a construction company and became one of the first prominent female leaders in the construction industry.
Who is Emily Roebling?
She became the first woman in space in 1963.
This beauty and lifestyle entrepreneur founded The Honest Company.
Who is Jessica Alba?
This soccer star co-captained the U.S. Women's National Team to multiple World Cup victories.
Who is Megan Rapinoe?
She invented the disposable paper nursing pad to help breastfeeding mothers.
Who is Marion Donovan?
As chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge project, she oversaw construction after her husband became ill.
Who is Emily Warren Roebling?
This environmental activist from Sweden became a worldwide symbol of youth climate action.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
This basketball superstar was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Who is Caitlin Clark?
This inventor created a low-cost blood-testing method that helped improve medical diagnostics in developing countries.
Who is Helen Free?
This pioneering female blacksmith and metalworker became known for promoting women in the skilled trades.
Who is Elizabeth Brim?
In 1997, she became the first female U.S. Secretary of State.
This billionaire philanthropist and author of Melinda French Gates has focused on global health and women's empowerment.
Who is Melinda French Gates?
This skier has won more World Cup races than any other alpine skier, male or female.
Who is Mikaela Shiffrin?
Alongside her husband, this industrial engineer developed workplace efficiency techniques and invented the foot-pedal trash can.
Who is Lillian Gilbreth?
This woman became the first female ironworker apprentice in her local union, inspiring more women to enter the trade.
Who is Toni Stone?