Women's Birthdays & Milestones

October 28



Mary Thomas b. 1818-Cival War physician

Edith Head b. 1907-fashion designer

1970: 70-year-old Carnegie Hero Medal winner Wava T. Campredon saves Olive Harris from attack by dogs




Quote for the Day

"One need not be married to achieve status."

~ Miss Piggy's reply when asked about her marital status

[October 25] [October26] [October27]




ANNUAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES FOR OCTOBER

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gay and Lesbian History Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Time Off For Women Week, International Wages for Housework Campaign: October 24-30

National Coming Out Day: October 11

National Grandmothers' Day: 2nd Sunday

Take Back the Night: October 25

Turn Off Violence Day: October 27


Reprinted from The WomanSource Catalog & Review's, "women's perpetual calendar"