50 Underrated Women You Never Learned About In History Class

21. Sandra Day O’Connor (born March 26, 1930) is a retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, who served from her appointment in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan until her retirement in 2006. She was the first woman to serve on the Court.

22. Marie Curie. BA French woman who is responsible for our x-ray technology. Died from radiation poison though, but has a periodic element named after her!

23. Carrie Nation. Absolute unit of a woman. Was abused by drunkard husband. Carried a hatchet into local bars and pubs and wrecked their shit so hard. Was taller than most men in the town and nearby towns. My hero.

24. Hildegaard von Bingen. Medieval composer. she wrote so much music that went on to influence Baroque music and Classical music henceforth. Not only that, she is also considered to be the founder of natural history in Germany. Brilliant woman.