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August 12, 1992

Mae Jemison Enters Space

Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space.

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July 23, 1867

Madame C.J. Walker Born

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Madame C.J. Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire, was born.

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July 20, 1923

Garrett Morgan Patents Traffic Signal

Inventor Garrett Morgan received a patent for the three-position traffic signal.

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