Februrary 15
1820: (Birth) Susan B. Anthony, women’s rights leader, who with Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the fight for votes for women for many years.

1859: (A First) Federal Law, promoted by Belva Lockwood, gives women who practice law access to the Supreme Court bar.
edited by bean to add even not previously included.


@beth My immediate reaction is that someone will commit (or just confess to) some random crime, go to prison, and…