Things We Forget

In 1983, she became the first American woman in space, but also one of the first astronauts to perform physics experiments in orbit — expanding our understanding of microgravity.

In 1893, she became the first person in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in geology. Her groundbreaking research reshaped how geologists understood rock formation.

In 1975, this Japanese mountaineer became the first person to climb Mount Everest and later summit the Seven Summits (the highest peak on each continent). What historical event fascinates you…

In 1963, she became the first person to fly solo in space. Her mission aboard Vostok 6 proved human endurance could withstand space travel — and she was only 26…

Dolly holds the record for the most decades with a Top-20 hit on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart among female artists (six consecutive decades: 1960s-2010s).

She is among the most-awarded artists ever. Her impact is not only in volume of awards but in crossing genre boundaries and breaking representation barriers.

Taylor became the first female artist to surpass 100 million RIAA-certified album sales in the U.S. alone. She holds the record for the most “Album of the Year” wins by…

A modern revolution led by women like Tarana Burke, demanding accountability and sparking global conversations about power, respect, and truth.

A cry for liberty and equality that toppled monarchies and inspired the modern world—proof that ordinary people united can reshape history.

From Susan B. Anthony to Emmeline Pankhurst, this movement fought for the simple yet revolutionary idea that women deserve an equal vote.