Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first black woman in North America to edit a newspaper, was born on October 9, 1823.

The Voting Rights Act became law on this day in 1965.

Lucy Stone was born on this day in 1818.

Tennessee, the last state needed, ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.

The 19th Amendment, giving American women the right to vote, was ratified on this day in 1920.

The 19th Amendment was certified on this day in 1920.

Women's Equality Day

Marie Elizabeth Zakrzewska was born on this day in 1829.

Better late than never! Alabama ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1953. The 19th had become law in 1920.

Minnesota ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.

New Hampshire ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.

Margaretta Forten was born on this day in 1806.

It was already law, but Connecticut showed its support by ratifying the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.