Women's History Month is dedicated to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the history of the United States. Women such as Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks have left a significant impact on women's history that dates back to the founding of the nation. It has since become an international celebration, with countries around the world recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of women.
Read MoreThis week marks the 100th anniversary of the recording of Bessie Smith's first song, "Downhearted Blues." The Harlem Renaissance singer is popularly known as the Empress of Blues.
Read MoreHe was called the "best and fastest pitcher I've ever faced" by Joe DiMaggio. On this day fifty-two years ago, Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Read MoreCondoleeza Rice was confirmed Secretary of State 18 years ago today, making her the highest ranking African American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet.
Read MoreOne hundred twenty-seven years ago today, the Austrian newspaper of record, "Die Presse" announced a revolutionary moment in the history of science, Dr. Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays. Röntgen, a German physicist, was working with cathode ray tubes in his laboratory when he noticed that a fluorescent screen near the tube was glowing, even though the tube was wrapped in heavy black paper to block any light from escaping.
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