September 2: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN
Christa McAuliffe
Today in 1948, Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire teacher, was selected to be the first teacher in space. She died aboard space shuttle Challenger.
Salma Hayek
Although she had been acting previously in her native Mexico, it was Hayek’s move to Hollywood in 1991 that earned her worldwide recognition as a Mexican-American actress, director and producer. She is also a powerful advocate for increasing awareness on violence against women and discrimination against immigrants. She was born today in 1966.