Inspiring, Ambitious & Strong – She’s One In A Million. For centuries, sisters, mothers, aunts and daughters around the globe have made their mark. The road wasn’t always easy, but women around the world continue to fight for equality. And on International Women’s Day 8 March 2021, over 100 countries come together to celebrate the power of women and how far they have come – especially in the cultural and political sphere. But why is International Women’s Day important? The significant day emerged from a movement in the early 1900s, where women came together in the streets of New York to stand up for their rights. Since 1910 multiple countries have adopted International Women’s Day to continue fighting for their rights.
From Kamala Harris, who became the first female Vice President of the United States of America to Aisha Pandor, who created over 150000 jobs for other women, fearless females continue to inspire. These incredible women have all made a significant impact in the world, becoming a huge inspiration. Here are the Top 10 Fascinating Facts about women who made history:
- Four Women Won Nobel Prizes in 2020 – Louise Glück, Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer A. Doudna and Andrea M. Ghez are their names.
- CEO & co-founder, Aisha Pandor created SweepSouth, an innovative company that now consists of 90% women – this includes SweepStars and managers.
- Oprah Winfrey was voted the greatest woman in American history in 2005 during a public poll of the greatest American.
- Gerda Steyn, South African Comrades Marathon record-breaker, is the first woman to complete the race under 6 hours.
- In June 1963 Soviet cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to rocket into space.
- In 1926, Olympic Champion, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
- In 1928, Amelia Earhart was the very first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific.
- Madam C.J. Walker, as recorded by the in the Guinness Book of World Records became the first female self-made millionaire in America.
- Barbra Streisand is the first, and currently the only woman to win the Golden Globe for best director.
- Taylor Swift is the first woman to win a Grammy for ‘Album of the Year ‘ and she has won it twice.
This is only the start, as women are set to continue taking on the world. From fearless leaders to inspiring mothers, sisters, aunts and daughters, womanhood continues to grow. This International Women Day 2021, celebrate the special women in your life – now and forever. Visit our Instagram page and tell us what does International Women’s Day means to you and who inspired you?
