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1776: Abigail Adams's 'Remember the Ladies' Letter

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1776: Abigail Adams's 'Remember the Ladies' Letter

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Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John Adams, urging him to 'remember the ladies' in the new nation's laws, marking one of the earliest recorded instances of advocacy for women's rights in American history.

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The first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, NY. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the meeting, where the Declaration of Sentiments was signed, demanding equal rights for women including the right to vote.

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1849: Elizabeth Blackwell Graduates Medical School

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1849: Elizabeth Blackwell Graduates Medical School

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school and officially become a doctor in the United States, paving the way for women in medicine.

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May 29, 1851: Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?' Speech

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May 29, 1851: Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?' Speech

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A formerly enslaved worker turned abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth delivered her famous 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech at a women’s rights convention in Akron, Ohio, challenging notions of racial and gender inequality.

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1869: Wyoming Grants Women the Right to Vote

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1869: Wyoming Grants Women the Right to Vote

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Wyoming became the first U.S. territory to grant women the right to vote, earning its nickname as the 'Equality State.' This was a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted this right nationally.

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May 15, 1869: Founding of the National Woman Suffrage Association

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May 15, 1869: Founding of the National Woman Suffrage Association

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Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton founded the National Woman Suffrage Association, which coordinated the national suffrage movement. In 1890, the group merged with the American Woman Suffrage Association to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

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1916: Jeannette Rankin Elected to Congress

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1916: Jeannette Rankin Elected to Congress

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Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress, representing Montana in the House of Representatives, four years before women nationally gained the right to vote.

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October 16, 1916: Margaret Sanger Opens First Birth Control Clinic

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October 16, 1916: Margaret Sanger Opens First Birth Control Clinic

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Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the United States in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The clinic faced legal challenges under the 'Comstock Laws' and was raided on October 26, 1916. Despite having to close it later, Sanger's efforts led to the founding of the American Birth Control League in 1921, the precursor to Planned Parenthood.

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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This victory came after more than 70 years of organized struggle by the women's suffrage movement.

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1932: Amelia Earhart's Solo Atlantic Flight

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1932: Amelia Earhart's Solo Atlantic Flight

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Amelia Earhart became the first woman (and second person) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, challenging gender stereotypes and inspiring future generations of women in aviation.

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February 16, 1945: Alaska Equal Rights Act Signed

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February 16, 1945: Alaska Equal Rights Act Signed

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The Alaska Equal Rights Act is signed into law, becoming the first state or territorial anti-discrimination law enacted in the U.S. during the 20th century. Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit woman and Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, led the effort to end discrimination against Alaska Natives and other non-white residents.

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Dec. 1, 1955: Rosa Parks Ignites Civil Rights Movement

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Dec. 1, 1955: Rosa Parks Ignites Civil Rights Movement

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Black seamstress Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This act of defiance helps launch the civil rights movement, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and significant strides towards racial equality.

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May 9, 1960: FDA Approves First Birth Control Pill

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May 9, 1960: FDA Approves First Birth Control Pill

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the first commercially produced birth control pill in the world, allowing women to control when and if they have children. Margaret Sanger, with funding from heiress Katherine McCormick, was instrumental in commissioning 'the pill.'

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President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, making it illegal to pay men and women different wages for the same work. This was a crucial step toward workplace equality, though wage gaps persist.

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July 2, 1964: Civil Rights Act Signed into Law

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July 2, 1964: Civil Rights Act Signed into Law

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President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. Title VII of the Act bans employment discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or sex, representing a monumental step forward in the fight for equality.

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June 30, 1966: Founding of the National Organization for Women (NOW)

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June 30, 1966: Founding of the National Organization for Women (NOW)

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Betty Friedan, author of 1963’s 'The Feminine Mystique,' helps found the National Organization for Women (NOW). The organization aims to use grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

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Title IX of the Education Amendments was passed, prohibiting sex-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. This law dramatically increased women's access to education and athletics.

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In its landmark 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the Constitution protects a woman’s legal right to an abortion. This decision became a pivotal moment in reproductive rights until it was overturned by the Supreme Court in June 2022.

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Sept. 20, 1973: 'The Battle of the Sexes'

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Sept. 20, 1973: 'The Battle of the Sexes'

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Tennis great Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in straight sets during an exhibition match, known as 'The Battle of the Sexes.' The match aired on primetime TV, drawing 90 million viewers. King stated, 'I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn’t win that match. It would ruin the women’s tour and affect all women’s self-esteem.'

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1981: Sandra Day O'Connor Joins Supreme Court

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1981: Sandra Day O'Connor Joins Supreme Court

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Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, nominated by President Ronald Reagan. Her appointment marked a historic breakthrough in the highest level of the judiciary.

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June 18, 1983: Sally Ride Becomes First American Woman in Space

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June 18, 1983: Sally Ride Becomes First American Woman in Space

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Flying on the Space Shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride made history as the first American woman to venture into space, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations of women in STEM fields.

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July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro Nominated for Vice President

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July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro Nominated for Vice President

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Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale chooses U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, making her the first woman nominated for vice president by a major U.S. political party.

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March 12, 1993: Janet Reno Becomes First Female Attorney General

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March 12, 1993: Janet Reno Becomes First Female Attorney General

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Janet Reno is sworn in as the first female Attorney General of the United States after being nominated by President Bill Clinton, marking a significant milestone for women's representation in high-ranking government positions.

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Sept. 13, 1994: Violence Against Women Act Signed

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Sept. 13, 1994: Violence Against Women Act Signed

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President Bill Clinton signs the Violence Against Women Act as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, which provides funding for programs aiding victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, stalking, and other gender-related violence.

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Jan. 23, 1997: Madeleine Albright Becomes First Female Secretary of State

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Jan. 23, 1997: Madeleine Albright Becomes First Female Secretary of State

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Madeleine Albright is sworn in as the first female Secretary of State of the United States, following her nomination by President Bill Clinton, a historic moment for women's leadership in international diplomacy.

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Jan. 4, 2007: Nancy Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker of the House

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Jan. 4, 2007: Nancy Pelosi Becomes First Female Speaker of the House

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U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. In 2019, she regains the title, making history as the first lawmaker to hold the office twice in over 50 years.

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Jan. 24, 2013: Military Lifts Ban on Women in Combat

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Jan. 24, 2013: Military Lifts Ban on Women in Combat

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The U.S. military lifts the ban against women serving in direct ground combat positions, marking a significant step towards gender equality in the armed forces and expanding opportunities for women in the military.

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2016: Hillary Clinton's Presidential Nomination

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2016: Hillary Clinton's Presidential Nomination

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Hillary Clinton became the first woman to receive a presidential nomination from a major U.S. political party, breaking a significant glass ceiling in American politics.

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2021: Kamala Harris Becomes Vice President

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2021: Kamala Harris Becomes Vice President

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Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman, first Black person, and first Asian American to serve as Vice President of the United States, marking multiple historic firsts.

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The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team continued their legacy of excellence, having won multiple World Cup titles and leading the fight for equal pay in sports, culminating in a historic equal pay agreement in 2022.