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The first women's rights convention
The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. After 2 days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men sign a Declaration of Sentiments, which outlines grievances and sets the agenda for the women's rights movement. A set of 12 resolutions is adopted calling for equal treatment of women and men under the law and voting rights for women. -
National Women's Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman Suffrage Association. The primary goal of the organization is to achieve voting rights for women by means of a Congressional amendment to the Constitution. -
Invention of the Telephone
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Invention of the Phonograph
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Invention of Coca Cola
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Invention of the Bra
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Colorado adopts Women's right to vote
Colorado is the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote. -
National Association of Colored Women
The National Association of Colored Women is formed, bringing together more than 100 black women's clubs. Leaders in the black women's club movement include Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Mary Church Terrell, and Anna Julia Cooper. -
Invention of Cornflakes
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The National Women's Trade Union League
The National Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) is established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for women. -
Invention Model T
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Invention of the Cell Phone
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Russian Civil War
a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Bolshevik party assumed power in Petrograd -
October Revolution
The October Revolution overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and gave the power to the Soviets dominated by Bolsheviks. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
between the Russian SFSR and the Central Powers, marking Russia's exit from World War I. -
Czar Nicholas II
the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland and claimant to the title of King of Poland. His official title was Nicholas II. the monarch had been executed on the order of the Presidium of the Ural Regional Soviet under pressure posed by the approach of the Czechoslovaks. His diary says it was under the authority of Lenin. -
Women's Right to Vote
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. -
American Birth Control League
Margaret Sanger founds theMargaret Sanger founds the American Birth Control League, which evolves into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America in 1942. -
Russia into USSR
Wanted to form a new type of government, Russia became part of the USSR in 1918. decided to call their country the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. -
Russian Civil War(end)
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Invention of Penicillin
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National Council of Negro Women
Mary McLeod Bethune organizes the National Council of Negro Women, a coalition of black women's groups that lobbies against job discrimination, racism, and sexism. -
Invention of the Atomic Bomb
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Daughters of Bilitis
The Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), the first lesbian organization in the United States, is founded. Although DOB originated as a social group, it later developed into a political organization to win basic acceptance for lesbians in the United States. -
National Organization for Women
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded by a group of feminists including Betty Friedan. The largest women's rights group in the U.S., NOW seeks to end sexual discrimination, especially in the workplace, by means of legislative lobbying, litigation, and public demonstrations. -
Ms.Magazine Published
Ms. Magazine is first published as a sample insert in New York magazine; 300,000 copies are sold out in 8 days. The first regular issue is published in July 1972. -
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act bans employment discrimination against pregnant women. Under the Act, a woman cannot be fired or denied a job or a promotion because she is or may become pregnant, nor can she be forced to take a pregnancy leave if she is willing and able to work. -
Invention of the Artificial Heart
