Happy International Women's Day!

In honor of the 100th year of International Women's Day, I have composed this timeline to recognize a few lady legends and female firsts from then till now.

1600's

Although Disney gave Pocahontas an eyebrow wax and a dreamy (yet inaccurate) romance with John Smith, she did however convert to Christianity and become the wife of a white colonist to become the first interracial marriage.

1700's

"And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.  Do not put such unlimited power in the hands of the husbands.  Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could."

As a perfect example of a founding female, Abigial Adams' expression of the importance of women within the political sphere is reflected in this letter to her husband, John Adams. "Remember the ladies" became famous words of early America.  

1920's

The longest-working and most respected female director of her time in Hollywood, Dorthy Arzner directing stars like Clara Bow, Katherarine Hepburn and Joan Crawfod. On that set, she also devised the boom microphone- one of the most used pieces equipment film today.

1930's

Aeronautical pioneer, fearless explorer, accomplished author, and fashion inspiration for Gap's khaki campaign in 1993, Amelia Earhart soars above aviation experts of her time. Despite her mysterious disappearance, I still like to believe she's chilling on some remote Galapagos island with 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, and Michael Jackson.

1940's

Rosie the Riveter flexes her guns as a cultural icon of woman who took up manual and factory jobs during World War II.

1960s

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T"

Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be introduced into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after defending the title of Grammy's Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for 8 consecutive years.

1970's 

Perhaps the most iconic female badasses, Wonder Woman changed the superhero facade.  

1980's

Yoko Ono brought feminism to the forefront through her avant-garade art, New Wave music, and experimental films.  To this day she works as a peace activist and human rights supporter.

1990's

Figure skater Michelle Kwan brought her talent into the national spotlight when she qualified for the 1994 Olympic games at age 13.

2000's

Lady Gaga! Even her title serves as a symbol of womanhood. With each new radical release she generates racial awareness, LGBT empowerment, limitless liberation, and of course, controversy.