, Georgia, USA
1922 - November 21 – Rebecca Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first woman United States Senator.

On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a United States Senator. Her appointment was particularly notable because it was brief—Felton served for just one day. This remarkable event occurred when she was appointed by Georgia Governor Thomas W. Hardwick to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Thomas E. Watson. At 87 years old, Felton's appointment was seen as symbolic, as she was the oldest freshman senator to enter the U.S. Senate.

Despite her brief tenure, Felton's appointment marked a significant moment in American political history. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and a well-known advocate for women's rights and social reforms.

November 21, 1922

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