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In 1916, Jeannette Rankin from Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. Four years before women won voting rights nationwide- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American state
- Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn: 'It’s not what you start in life, it’s what you...' Life lessons from motivational quote on resilience, true success, fulfillment, execution, determination, endurance and perseverance
- Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental rightThe Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary d...21 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Today in US History on April 3: Burnham voting rights, Pony Express launch, Chaplin returns and moreApril 3rd marks significant moments in American history. Key events include early suffrage arguments, Harvard honoring George Washington, a...03 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- 75 International Women’s Day messages, wishes and quotes to celebrate the strength and spirit of womenInternational Women's Day, observed globally on March 8, honors women's achievements and resilience across all sectors. Originating from ea...08 Mar, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Katherine Hepburn: 'If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun'Katharine Hepburn, a Hollywood icon, defied conventions with her fierce individuality and sharp intellect, earning four Best Actress Oscars...05 Feb, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- US Mint begins shipping quarters honoring Maya AngelouAngelou, an American author, poet and Civil Rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of ``I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings''...11 Jan, 2022, 11.58 AM IST
- Museum of London adds Trump Baby Blimp to protest collectionThe illustration greeted the U.S. president when he visited the city in 2018.19 Jan, 2021, 08.45 AM IST
- Trump to pardon women's rights activist who was arrested for voting illegally in 1872Susan Anthony, who died in 1906, played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Trump's pardon comes 100 year...18 Aug, 2020, 09.07 PM IST
- Anger soars over vicious mob attack on Hong Kong protestersHospital authorities said 45 people were wounded in the attack, with one man in critical condition and five others with serious injuries.22 Jul, 2019, 10.54 AM IST
- Former slave Harriet Tubman to be new face of $20 billTubman, who was born as a slave around 1820 and helped hundreds of others escape from the clutches of slavery, will also be the first Afric...21 Apr, 2016, 01.06 PM IST
- Meryl Streep's 'Suffragette' trailer releasedThree-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep portrays the suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in helping women gain the vote in th...06 Jun, 2015, 10.06 AM IST
- International Women’s Day: How and where the struggle startedFrom the basic right to vote to right to equality, women have been fighting for various causes. March 8 is International Women’s Day.22 Feb, 2015, 05.19 AM IST
- Chinese official media dubs Hong Kong's Umbrella revolution "defeated"Agitators, mainly students, were demanding China to repeal the rule to screen candidates for the 2017 elections for the chief executive of ...13 Dec, 2014, 06.31 PM IST
- Britain has no rights over Hong Kong: ChinaChina today bluntly told Britain to stay out of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.03 Dec, 2014, 05.04 PM IST
- China rules out ‘full democracy’ for Hong KongThe Chinese parliament rejected the demand for "full democracy" by activists in Hong Kong while approving a system of limited elections in ...01 Sep, 2014, 12.47 PM IST
- Political earthquake in France as far right National Front triumphs in European Union voteThe mainstream right Union for a Popular Movement was beaten into second place with a projected 20-21 per cent score.26 May, 2014, 12.06 PM IST
- UNSC without India unrealistic: BrownBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday pitched for India becoming not only a member of an expanded UN Security Council but also the...22 Apr, 2008, 08.43 PM IST
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