Basketball

First time womens college Basketball

Jan 13, 1895

Women's Basketball historyClara Gregory Baer a Physicsl Educator introduces Basketball to girls at Sophie newcomb colleg,New Orleans.

First of rules

Mar 13, 1895

History for women's BasketballBare publishes first set of Basketball rules for women.

Halftime

Jan 16, 1903

Womens Basketball historyHalves shortened from 20 to 15 minutes.

Coaching rule added

Mar 17, 1916

WNBA historyWomen's Baskeball historyNo coaching during game (except halftime).

Rewriting of rules

Mar 20, 1918

Womens Basketball historyRewriting of rules to conform to men's wording and sequence. Basket with open bottom instead of a closed basket with pullchain became official.

Offical guide

Mar 27, 1918

WNBA historyDr.J. Anna Noris publishes the offical Baskeball guide for women.

International Women's Sports Federation

Apr 15, 1924

WNBA historyInternational Women's Sports Federation is formed and hosts its version of the Olympics; women's basketball is included in the competition. Publication of The Sportswoman magazine (1924-36).

High scholl Basketball

Apr 30, 1925

WNBA history37 states hold High school varsity Basketball Tournaments.

first time ever womens Basketball with mens rules

Jan 13, 1926

WNBA historyThe Amatur Athletic union sponsors the first time ever National Womens Basketball championship using mens rules

Rule

Apr 16, 1927

WNBA historyplayers must wear a number on the back.

Rule change

Mar 20, 1938

WNBA historythe court is now divided in two sections rather than three teams remains six players each.

Wins Gold in the World Champions

May 7, 1953

WNBA historyThe USA Womens Basketball team wins the gold in the world chapionships.

Women vs. Men rules

Apr 18, 1956

Wnba historyA team called the red heads completed in exhibition across the country against men's team playing men's rules.

Five-player

Feb 24, 1971

WNBA historyFive-player, full-court game is adopted. 30-second shot clock is introduced.

President Richard Nixon signs title

Jan 15, 1972

WNBA historyPresident Richard Nixon signs Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, stating that "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal assistance."

first women's collegiate basketball championship.

Mar 19, 1972

WNBA history The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women holds its first women's collegiate basketball championship. Immaculata College defeated West Chester State, 52-48.

First year Scholarships

May 14, 1973

WNBA historyFirst year of scholarships for women in AIAW

Womens foundation

Jun 14, 1974

WNBA historyThe Womens sport foundation is found.

Hall of fame

Feb 25, 1985

WNBA historyBerenson Abbott was first women introduced into the Basketball hall of famein Springfiled Massachusetts.

University of Kansas

Jul 28, 1985

WNBA historyFormer University of Kansas guard Lynette Woodard, 28, becomes the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.

Nike

Nov 14, 1994

WNBA historyNike introduces "Air swoopes"the first basketball shoes Named after a female

Telvision

Nov 27, 1995

WNBA historyThe WBA televises all star game on Fox Liberty sports network.

First president

Aug 7, 1996

WNBA historyVal Ackerman is named first president of WNBA.

First players

Oct 23, 1996

WNBA historyThe first players,Rebecca Lobo and Sheryl Swoopes are Signed to play in the WNBA they are soon followed by Olympic Teammate Lisa Leslie.

Whitney Houston

Jul 14, 1999

WNBA historyWhitney Houston sings the National Anthem in front of an electrified crowed.Witness the inaugural WNBA All-Star Game

Welcomes 10 million fan

Sep 1, 2001

WNBA historyThe WNBA welcoms its 10 million fan prior to the second game of the WNBA finals.

Katie Smith three pointers

Jun 4, 2002

Katie Smith Storm becomes the WNBWNBA history

wins

May 28, 2007

Mercury wins Detroit.

Pat Summit

Nov 28, 2009

WNBA historyPat Summit goes for her 1,000th career win

ESPN

Nov 30, 2009

WNBAThe WNBA signs a contract with ESPN which agrees to play right fees to terms.