January 18

Georgia Frontiere was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who became the principal owner and chairwoman of the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams franchise. Born in 1927, she took over the team in 1979 and led its relocation to St. Louis in 1995. Under her leadership, the Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000. She was also known for her philanthropic work in education, health care, and the arts. Frontiere was one of the few female owners in major American sports and a trailblazer in the NFL. She passed away in 2008 at the age of 80.

Born in Bucharest in 1926, Christine Valmy emigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. In 1966, she founded the Valmy Esthetics Institute in New York City, the first school dedicated to skin care and esthetics in the country. Valmy authored several textbooks on cosmetology techniques and trained thousands of skincare professionals worldwide. Her contributions helped establish professional standards for estheticians and popularize advanced facial treatments. She is often referred to as the 'mother of modern esthetics.'

Rachael Heyhoe Flint captained England’s women’s cricket team and was renowned for her elegant batting style. In 1966, she became the first woman to hit a six on British television, inspiring a new generation of female cricketers. After retiring from play, she served as a cricket administrator and was a vocal supporter of women’s sports, helping to secure greater funding and recognition. As a businesswoman and philanthropist, she chaired various sports organizations and charitable trusts. In 1975, she was appointed a life peer, becoming Baroness Heyhoe Flint and continuing her advocacy in the House of Lords.