Betty Friedan
February 4th, 1921- February 4th, 2006

Notable Awesomeness: Activist for women’s rights and author of Feminine Mystique. Founder and first president of the National Organization for Women.

Rosa Parks
February 4th, 1913- October 24th, 2005

Notable Awesomeness: She defied the rules as black bus rider and was arrested, bringing national attention to the Montgomery Bus Boycotts.