Women's History

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Women's History

December 23

This Day in Women's History

By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

    1657: Hannah Duston born (Indian captive)

    1793: Mother Catherine Spalding born (Roman Catholic religious, Sisters of Charity leader)

    1860: Harriet Monroe born (editor and founder, Poetry)

    1867: Sarah Breedlove Walker (Madam C.J. Walker) born (businesswoman, philanthropist, first African American millionaire in the United States)

    1912: Anna Jane Harrison born (scientist)

    1970: Catriona Le May Doan born (Canadian speed skater, Olympic gold medalist)

Quote for Today

Browse the Calendar

This Day in Women's History Calendar © 1999-2006 Jone Johnson Lewis.

Explore Women's History

About.com Special Features

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

The Business School Lowdown

Everything from choosing a school and applying, to employment after graduation. More >

Women's History

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Women's History
  4. Women's History Basics
  5. Women's History By Time
  6. Daily Calendar
  7. December Calendar
  8. December 23 - Today in Women's History

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.