Betty Friedan By strawnbaharanchi Feb 4, 1921 Born in Peoria, IL Period: Feb 4, 1921 to Feb 4, 2006 Betty Friedan Dec 14, 1942 Graduated with a major in psychology Graduated suma cum laude from Smith College then went on to Berkley University Feb 17, 1963 Published "The Feminine Mystique" Jun 30, 1966 Founded the National Organization for Women Mar 21, 1970 Organized Women's Strike for Equality Jun 10, 1971 Founded National Women's Political Caucus Jan 22, 1973 Founded National Rights Action League (NARAL) Apr 23, 1973 First Woman's Bank and Trust Company Feb 4, 2006 Died on her 85th birthday