Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

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Marie Curie
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Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, awarded in 1903 for her work in physics. She later won a second Nobel Prize in chemistry, making her the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
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What year did the United States Congress officially recognize March as Women's History Month?
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1987
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Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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Margaret Thatcher
Answer explanation
The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was Margaret Thatcher, who served from 1979 to 1990, making significant political and economic changes during her tenure.
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Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
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Amelia Earhart
Answer explanation
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, making her a pioneering figure in aviation and women's history.
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What year did Malala Yousafzai win the Nobel Peace Prize, making her the youngest-ever Nobel laureate?
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2014
Answer explanation
Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, becoming the youngest-ever laureate at the age of 17. This recognition was for her advocacy of girls' education and her courageous stand against the Taliban.
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What Constitutional Amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
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19th
Answer explanation
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.
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Who is the most decorated woman in United States Olympic history?
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Katie Ledecky
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With 14 total medals: 9 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze, she is also the most decorated American woman, most decorated female swimmer, the woman with the most gold medals (tied with Larisa Latynina), and fifth-most decorated athlete in Olympic history.
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Who was the first female U.S. Secretary of State?
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Madeleine Albright
Answer explanation
Madeleine Albright was the first female U.S. Secretary of State, serving from 1997 to 2001. The other options, Barbara Bush, Janet Reno, and Hillary Clinton, held different positions in the government.
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