Happy
International Women’s Day!
Yes today is March the 8,
which is the day we celebrate all women. Of course being a woman myself, I
think we should be honored every day (lol just kidding).
International Women’s Day was
first started (officially) in Europe around 1917 Though Russia had their first
International Women’s Day in the year 1913. By now it is recognized almost everywhere
around the world. Some places even give thanks to their women employees by giving
them the day off work (I like this idea!)
So in the spirit of today,
I thought I would give thanks to some women who, with their innovation, have
changed our lives in so many ways.
Here is a list of female
inventors that have helped shape our world as we know it.
Tabitha Babbitt – in 1813
invented the circular saw. Though she did not patent it, she is credited with
the invention
Mary Walton – in 1879 invented
the locomotive chimney.
Maria Beasley – in 1882 invented
the life raft.
Josephine Cochrane – in 1887
invented the dishwasher (although it has been improved on since).
Margaret Wilcox – in 1893
invented the first car heater.
Letitia Geer – in 1899
invented the one handed medical syringe.
Margaret E. Knight – in 1902
invented the rotary engine. In 1913 invented the internal combustion engine.
Actually she has 87 patents, quite the accomplishment!
El Dorado Jones – in 1913
invented the first airplane muffler
Florence Parpart – in 1914
invented the refrigerator
Ida Forbes – in 1917
invented the electric water heater
Hedy Lamarr – in 1941
invented “frequency hopping” technology, which fundamentals are used in today’s
Wi-Fi and GPS
Nancy Johnson – in 1943
invented the ice cream freezer, still used today to make ice cream
Dr. Maria Telkes – in 1947
invented the first thermoelectric power generator (solar heating)
Stephanie Kwolek – in 1966
invented Kevlar. This steel like fiber is used in bullet proof vests, radial
tires and helmets
These are just a few of
the women who have made significant inventions that have helped shape our
world. So Happy International Woman’s Day to all!! Hope you give the women in
your life a little acknowledgement today and some flowers wouldn’t hurt either!
