Political Pioneers
The first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize
Who is Marie Curie?
The most decorated female gymnast in history, known for prioritizing mental health in the 2020 Olympics
Who is Simone Biles?
The first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Who is Viola Davis?
This British royal's off-the-shoulder "Revenge Dress," worn in 1994 after her husband admitted to infidelity, became one of the most famous fashion statements in history
Who is Princess Diana?
The first female Vice President of the United States in 2021?
Who is Kamala Harris?
Co-developed the first mRNA vaccine, which was crucial in the COVID-19 pandemic
Who is Katalin Karikó?
The first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an official entrant in 1967
Who is Kathrine Switzer?
Singer and businesswoman became the first Black woman to own a luxury fashion brand under LVMH
Who is Rihanna?
This fashion designer is known for creating the "little black dress" and the Chanel No. 5 perfume, revolutionizing women's style in the 20th century
Who is Coco Chanel?
The first woman to run for President of the United States in 1872
Who is Victoria Woodhull?
The first Black woman to travel to space
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
This American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world, winning three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics and setting records in the 100m and 200m that still stand today
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner? (Flo-Jo)
The first female solo artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Hollywood star’s white halter dress, famously blown up by a subway vent in The Seven Year Itch, remains one of the most iconic fashion images of all time
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This mathematician’s work in cryptography was vital during WWII and for early NASA missions
Who is Dorothy Vaughan?
This golfer broke barriers as the first Black woman to earn a spot on the LPGA Tour in 1964
Who is Althea Gibson?
Directed the 2023 film Barbie, making her the highest-grossing female director of all time
Who is Greta Gerwig?
Known for her bold fashion choices, this music artist made headlines when she wore a dress made entirely of raw meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
Who is Lady Gaga?
The first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916
Who is Jeannette Rankin?
This female scientist is credited as one of the pioneers of computer programming in the 19th century
Who is Ada Lovelace?
The first woman to officially race in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, paving the way for female drivers in motorsports
Who is Janet Guthrie?
The first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director
Who is Kathryn Bigelow?
This supermodel became the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Vogue France in 1988, breaking racial barriers in high fashion
Who is Naomi Campbell?