She was an American professor, editor, and novelist, who received high praise for her powerful literary work exposing racial injustice in the United StatesImportant dates February 18, 1931: Born in Lorain, Ohio, U.S. 1953: Graduated from Howard University 1955: Earned...

She is is an English primatologist, anthropologist, and activist, famous for her revolutionary findings on chimpanzee behavior and interactions.Important dates April 3rd, 1934: Born in London, England, UK 1957: Began working with archaeologist and palaeontologist,...

She’s a woman of many talents; thriving not only as a comedian, but as a television host, actress, writer, producer, and brand owner. Important dates January 26, 1958: Birth in Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. 1984: Named Showtime’s Funniest Person in America 1989: First...

He is a renowned American drag queen, model, and musician, best known for producing and judging the televised reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag RaceImportant dates November 17, 1960: Birth in San Diego, CA, U.S. 1982: Debuted on The American Music Show, an...

She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her versatility, image reinventions, and activism.Important dates March 28, 1986: Birth in Manhattan, New York, U.S. 2003: Gained early admission Collaborate Arts Project 21, a music school in New York...

She was a French athlete, the first sprinter to continuously win an Olympic gold medal in a 400-meter dash. Important dates May 9, 1968: birth of Marie-José Pérec in Basse Terre, Guadeloupe 1984: was recruited by a visiting French coach 1988: at only 20 years old, she...

Venus Williams is an American tennis player with her sister Serena redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism. Important dates June 17, 1980: birth of Venus Williams in Lynwood, California, U.S. 1994: became a professional athlete 1997: became the...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lived a life dedicated to justice and advocating for Women's Rights which lead her all the way to becoming Justice of the Supreme Court... Important dates March 15, 1933: birth in New York June 23, 1954: graduates from a bachelor’s degree from...

She was American writer and educator for the blind and deaf. Her education and training represent extraordinary achievements for the disabled community. Important dates June 27, 1880: birth of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA. 1890: Learn how to read and speak...

Maria Montessori was one of the first Italian women to become a doctor and had a huge influence on children education.Important dates August 31, 1870: birth of Maria Montessori in Chiaravalle, Italy. 1875: enrolled in a school after moving to Rome. 1890: enrolled in...

Madonna Veronica Louise Ciccone is a pop singer and actress who played solo in 1981 and caused a sensation in the male-dominated music scene in the 1980s. Important dates August 16, 1958: birth of Madonna Veronica Louise Ciccone in Bay city, Michigan, USA December...

French feminist writer, and a member of the intellectual coalition of philosophical writersImportant dates January 9, 1908: birth of Simone Lucy Ernestine de Beauvoir in Paris, France 1929: Graduate in philosophy at La Sorbonne 1931-43: Teaching 1943:Publish L'invitée...

Consumer advocate and environmentalist Erin Brockovich was born in Kansas in 1960. In 1992, when Brockovich was working as a document clerk at a law office in Los Angeles, he discovered the documents, which eventually led more than 600 Hinckley, California residents...

Ching Shih or Cheng I Sao or Zheng Yi Sao was the most well-known and influent female pirate. She was commanding the Red Flag Fleet during the beginning of the 19h century which was constituted of more than 1800 ships and approximatively 60 000 pirates (male and...

After living in her town of Tilloy-Lez-Marchiennes for 20 years with her three kids she decided that it was time for her to do more for her community.Important dates 1965: birth of Marie Cau in Roubaix, France May 23, 2020: Election Not an activist but still sending a...

Lisa Ben, was one of the first lesbian celebrity who created Vice Versa and wrote parodic song.  Important dates November 7, 1921: birth of Edith D. Eyde  in San Fransisco, California. 1940's: composing music and singing in Lesbian bars 1947: publish the first of nine...

Ellen Ochoa was born in Los Angeles on May 10, 1958. She is an American astronaut and was chief executive and the first Hispanic woman to enter space. She then became director of NASA Johnson Space Center. Important dates May 10, 1958: birth of Ellen Ochoa, Los...

Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to give a white passenger seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her rebellion caused a boycott of the Montgomery bus. His success initiated a nationwide effort to end racial segregation of public...

In 1917, Mata Hari was accused of being a double agent for Germany. She was executed by a French firing squad on October 15th.Important dates August 7th, 1876: birth of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, Leeuwarden, Netherlands 1895:  Margaretha married Rudolf MacLoed 1905:...

Simone Veil was a Holocaust surviver and guaranteed fundamental rights for women, and was a model of dedication.Important dates July 13th, 1927: birth of Simone Annie Liline Jacob (Veil) at Nice. 1943: she was arrested by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz 1945: came...

Important dates April 4, 1928: Birth of Marguerite Johnson in St Louis, Missourri 1940: She moved to San Fransisco 1954-55: Toured in 22 countries 1959: Was introduced to the "Civil Rights Movement" and became journalist 1981: Became a professor at the Wake Forest...

Japan, since the industrial revolution, is known as the perfect “mix of tradition and modernity”. However, in 1950 a woman was still expected to become a wife, a mother and run the household. But not Chiaki Mukai.Important dates 6 May, 1952 : birth of Chiaki Mukai in...

Christine Lagarde is famous for her influence on IMF, but who is she ? Important dates January 1st , 1956: birth of Christine in Paris. 1981: Baker & McKenzie International law firm 1987: Made first female to become a member of the executive committee 1999: Made...

All her life, Marie Skłodowska was considered a prodigy. She studied at the Russian lycée at the age of 16 and was forced to start working because of her father’s poor money management. Important dates November 7, 1867 : Marie Curie was born (Maria Salomea Skłodowska)...

Or how did a curator help save more than 60,000 works of art divided during the Nazi occupation?Or how did a curator help save more than 60,000 works of art divided during the Nazi occupation?Important dates November 1, 1898: Birth in St-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs 1914:...

Hedy Lamarr is famous for her acting. But her contribution to the modern world is priceless. Let's meet with the amazing Hollywood star who invented WiFi...Important dates November 9, 1914: birth of Hedwig Kiesler in Vienna, Austria 1930: first movies under the...