Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones American opera singer and first black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall was born.
Category: American History
January 9, 2022
Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez becomes the first transgender Golden Globe winner.
November 9, 1923
Alice Coachman Davis American athlete specializing in high jump and was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal was born.
August 19, 2021
Captain Amy Bauernschmidt becomes the first woman to Captain a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier.
November 11, 2007
Miley Cyrus American Singer, Songwriter, and Actress becomes the youngest artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.
March 24, 2021
Kim M. Janey is the first woman and the first Black mayor in the City’s history.
February 28, 1997
Virginia “Ginny” Thrasher American Sports Shooter is born.
November 7, 1943
Roberta Joan “Joni” Mitchell Canadian singer-songwriter is born.
January 15, 1971
Regina Rene King American actress and director is born.
January 1, 1752
Betsy Ross American seamstress known for making the first American flag is born.