Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster. On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia was returning from its 28th mission when, 16 minutes to touchdown, the shuttle incinerated and broke apart over Texas. Communication between the Columbia crew and Mission Control captures the last moments of the flight.
Women in ancient Egypt had a great many rights. They were not equal with men but they quite a lot of say over their lives. Women who broke the law faced the same penalties as men, and were expected to defend themselves in court just like men. Women did not have to marry in ancient Egypt. They could refuse an offer of marriage. But most women who married were about 12-14 years old. Women brought a dowry with them into the marriage. (A dowry is some type of wealth in land or cattle or goods.)
During Americaâs early history, women were denied some of the basic rights enjoyed by male citizens. For example, married women couldnât own property and had no legal claim to any money they might earn, and no female had the right to vote. Women were expected to focus on housework and motherhood, not politics.