Feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton became the first woman to testify before Congress.
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Iceland's Prime Minister joined thousands of women on strike to protest gender inequality.
The Women's College of Pennsylvania, US opened – making it the 2nd female medical school in America.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women's rights in the country.
Women's right to vote in New Zealand was given Royal Assent.
