1802: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died (born June 2, 1731; First Lady)
1836: Eliza Talcott born (missionary, educator)
1844: Mary Cassatt born (artist)
1849: Bertha Honoré Palmer born (socialite, organizer at 1893 Columbian Exposition)
Quote for Today
I am independent! I can live alone and I love to work.
-- Mary Cassatt
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