January 26
January 26, 1892
Bessie Coleman Born
Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. She became the first African American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot's license, earning it in France in 1921 after being denied admission to flight schools in the United States.
People: Bessie Coleman
Sources
1. Bessie Coleman - PBS American Experience2. Bessie Coleman - Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum3. Bessie Coleman - National Women's History MuseumJanuary 26, 2005
Condoleezza Rice Becomes Secretary of State
On January 26, 2005, Condoleezza Rice became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State. She had previously served as National Security Advisor, the first woman to hold that position.
People: Condoleezza Rice
Sources
1. Condoleezza Rice Becomes First African American Woman Secretary of State - PBS NewsHour2. Condoleezza Rice - National Women's History Museum3. Condoleezza Rice Sworn In as Secretary of State - U.S. Department of StateLink copied!
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