Florence Nightingale a British nurse was the first woman to be awarded British Order of Merit in 1907, at the age of 87. Continue reading
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Italian Female Fresco Artist
Onorata Rodiani was the first female painter to create frescoes Continue reading
First Female Jet Plane Pilot
Maria Atanassova (Marija Georgieva Atanassowa) of Bulgaria, Russia was hired by Continue reading
Sculptor, Properzia de Rossi
Female Renaissance sculptor, Properzia de Rossi’s carved the bas-relief Joseph and Potiphar's Wife in 1520. Continue reading
First Female Golf Tournament
Women's golf tournament was first held at Royal Lytham, England on June 13, 1893. Continue reading
Olympic Gold Medal Awarded to Female Hurdler
Moroccan hurdler, Nawal El Moutawakel was the first black African woman athlete to win an Olympic gold medal Continue reading
Mary Queen of Scots Plays Golf
Mary, Queen of Scots caused an uproar as the first woman to play golf in 1567, Continue reading
Countess Ermesinde Rules Luxembourg
Countess Ermesinde was the first female ruler of Luxembourg from 1226 to 1237. Continue reading
Kansas Elects First Female Mayor
Susanna Madora Salter was elected the first female mayor of Argonia, KS, USA on April 4, 1887. Continue reading
Women Traders at London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange first allowed women on the trading floor in 1973. Continue reading