Fascinating Facts for Women's History Month

By emma hynes

From groundbreaking scientists and fearless activists to record-breaking athletes and political pioneers, women have played a vital role in history, often overcoming immense obstacles along the way.

Let's explore the remarkable stories of women who defied the odds, shattered barriers and transformed the world with their groundbreaking achievements.

It started as a single day, International Women’s Day, on Mar. 8 before expanding into Women’s History Week in 1980. It wasn’t until 1987 that the U.S. officially declared March as Women’s History Month.

Origins of Women's History Month

Madam C.J. Walker became the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. by developing a line of hair care products for Black women.

First Female Millionaire

Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm intended for a machine in the mid-1800s, making her the world’s first computer programmer long before computers as we know them existed.

Programming Pioneers

As of 2025, Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time, with 35 awards.

Record Breaking Wins

Title IX, passed in 1972, prohibited sex-based discrimination in education, which opened doors for women in sports and academics.

Athletic Achievements

In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from the Soviet Union became the first woman in space. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983.

Women in Space

Victoria Woodhull ran for U.S. President in 1872 — nearly 50 years before women had the right to vote!

First Woman To Run for President

Malala Yousafzai became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate at age 17. She was recognized for her activism advocating girls’ education after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

Youngest Nobel Laureate 

Marie Curie not only became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but she remains the only person to win in two different scientific fields, Physics and Chemistry.

Marie Curie's Nobel Wins

During World War II, British mathematician Joan Clarke worked at Bletchley Park, helping crack the Enigma code alongside Alan Turing. Their work significantly shortened the war.

Code Breaker

Have you heard about the 4B Movement? Read our story below for all the details.

4B Movement