Instant divorce was banned in India, which became a giant leap forward for women’s rights in the country.
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41 Suffragists were arrested at the White House, Washington, D.C.
The first International Women's Day was celebrated.
The World Surf League closed the gender pay gap by giving equal prizes to all genders.
Feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton became the first woman to testify before Congress.
Nevada became the first US state with a female-majority legislature, with new appointments taking it to 51%.
