Women's History Month - Famous Women

Famous Egyptian monarch

Historic French martyr and military leader

18th century English novelist who didn't get credit for her work until after her death

All-time record holder (among women & men) for most Oscar nominations in an acting category

Made history in 1958 for becoming the first Black woman to win a Grammy

This woman's self-portrait was the first work by a 20th century Mexican artist to ever be featured in the Louvre

Pioneer for women's rights & gender equality; second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

American hero who led slaves to safety via the Underground Railroad

The first American woman to travel to space

The first and only Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Lead Actress

18-time Grammy winner and first female artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean

The first woman to serve as the U.S. Vice President

Starting out as a news reporter, this woman became famous from her TV show and in 2003 earned the title of first Black female billionare