Feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton became the first woman to testify before Congress.
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New York City passed a law prohibiting women from smoking in public places.
The world's first international women's sporting event began in Monaco.
Iceland's Prime Minister joined thousands of women on strike to protest gender inequality.
Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters founded the Women’s Social and Political Union.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
