March is commonly known as Women's History month as February is known as Black History Month. Here are 31 historical women that have gone down in history as heroes (some of them are still leading!)—not just on the battlefield, but in all industries (film, military, journalism, athletics, inventing you name it). Some of them, unfortunately, you may not recognize, because they never got the recognition they deserved. Some you may know, because some chose to stand up and keep their legacies alive. So in celebration of Women's History Month, here are 31 historical women for the 31 days of March.

1. Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc is a heroine. She grew up as a peasant in the villages of France, but she believed that God had chosen her to lead France in the long war against England. And that she did. She convinced the king to let her lead a French army to the city of Orleans, in which she triumphantly defeated the British's allies—Burgundians.

2. Sacajawea

After Lewis and Clark were both hired to explore the Louisiana Purchase, they were accompanied by a Native American guide. Sacajawea. She was probably one of the only reasons they survived this expedition. Her translating skills, knowledge of the terrain, and ties with other Native American tribes is what kept Lewis and Clark alive. And she did all of this while caring for her 2 month baby. Talk about SuperMom!

3. Marie Curie

Marie Curie was not only the first woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize (Did I mention she won two?), but she also is responsible for finding the elements Radium and Polonium and her astounding work in the field of radioactivity. She helped develop some of the first X-Ray machines, and even invented the first portable X-Ray machine.

4. Cleopatra

Queen. Pharaoh. Cleopatra VII of Egypt is one of the first female leaders that showed the world that a woman could rule just firmly as a man could, even in a male-dominating society. Some even say that Cleopatra is one of Egypt's most powerful Pharaohs.

5. Betty Friedan

AKA. The Founder of modern-day Feminism. Betty Friedan was a women's rights activist that wrote The Feminine Mystique, a book about women leaving their traditional household roles and entering the workforce. She is also well-known for co-founding the National Organization of Women, fighting for women's equality and women's rights in today's society.

6. Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron is a well acclaimed American journalist, essayist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Even though she is no longer with us, her works have transformed thoughts on feminism. She used humor to explore the ideas behind feminism for her readers and watchers. She was truly an inspiring woman as many journalists who believe in gender equality are.

7. Emmeline Pankhrust

Pankhurst was a British suffragette who founded the Women's Social and Political Union. She was part of a militant suffrage group, leading women so passionate about equal rights that they would launch demonstrations, smash windows, and do anything necessary. Eventually she would find the Women's Franchise League that fought for married women's rights to vote.

8. Malala Yousafazi

Malala Yousafazi is a young women who is currently a Pakistani activist for girl's education rights. At the age of 19, Malala defied the Taliban and as a result was shot in the head. Miraculously, she survived and, today, is one of the world's most well-known human rights advocates. She also currently holds the place as the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

9. Valentina Tereshkova

She is also known as the first woman to have travelled to space. During the Cold War, Valentina Tereshkova was chosen out of more than 400 applicants to be taken into space by the Russian government, and when she was finally chosen, she would be the first woman in the world to go to space.

10. Queen Elizabeth I

Elizabeth Tudor may be England's greatest monarch to date. When she inherited the country, it was bankrupt and torn apart by religious discord. She changed all of that. When everyone believed that the country's greatest chance was for her to get married, she did something else. Elizabeth was a seriously intelligent woman who looked up to her father more than her various stepmothers. She built England up once more by loving her citizens and having her name become fierce throughout the world, especially with England's then-enemies such as France.

11. Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell was a British nurse during World War I. Due to her impeccably kind nature, what made her so honorable, was the fact that she treated soldiers from both sides of the war, the Axis and the Allied. In her mind, everyone deserved to live.

12. Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi is currently the chairperson and CEO of the 2nd largest food business in the world, PepsiCo. Forbesmagazine ranked Nooyi on all the lists from 2008-2014, on "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women". Fortune magazine has named Nooyi number one on its annual ranking of "Most Powerful Women" in business for the 2006-2010 years. Talk about killing it! Not to mention Nooyi was also elected as a chairwoman for the U.S-India Business Council.

13. Agent 335

Agent 335 was the code name of a female spy for General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. She was one of the first spies for the U.S. While her real identity is currently unknown, 335 was one of the most intelligent spies working for George Washington at the time. Some suggest she was one of the few people that saw Benedict Arnold's betrayal coming and tried to warn the General ahead of time. Arnold's betrayal to America was one of the biggest turning points in the war. Her name is a legend, even Washington did not know her name. All that we know is that she died fighting for a free country, not fame; she will be remembered as one of America's greatest spies.

14. Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was a nun who did admirable charitable work. She founded the Missionaries of Charity that helps the "poorest of the poor" for no cost. The Missionaries of Charity is so large, that it is currently active in 133 countries, helping with problems such as HIV/AIDS to orphanages to clinics, etc. Mother Teresa was no stranger to criticism especially on her goals to spread Catholicism and her stances against abortion, but she believed in the fight against poverty had no cure. She believed poverty would always be there, but it was only up to the people of the world to keep fighting it.

15. Amelia Earhart

She was the definition of a rebellious tomboy. Hunting with rifles and climbing trees. But her greatest achievement is aviation. Earhart became the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award from Congress. Throughout her life, Amelia believed that flying was a way to prove that men and women were equal because the job required "intelligence, coordination, speed, coolness, and willpower" from both sides. Earhart became the first woman and second person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She was the first woman to attempt to fly around the world, but in the process she disappeared, making her legend also a mystery. No one ever recovered her body or plane; no knew what happened to her. Today she is known for her groundbreaking work in aviation and women rights.

16. Claudette Colvins and Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvins was the first African woman to refuse giving up her seat to a Caucasian person on a bus during the time of the Civil Rights Movement. More people know about the story of Rosa Parks, another African woman who did the same thing. Both of these women started the Bus Boycott movement, one of the most historical movements during the Civil Rights Era.

17. Anne Frank

Anne Frank was a German-born Jewish diarist. Her diary is the most published piece of work representing the terrible times for Jews during the Holocaust Period of WWII. Her diary truly represents what life was like for Jews in hiding from the Nazis. Anne Frank was only a teenager when she was taken away and killed at a concentration camp. After the war ended, her father (the only surviving member of the family) found her diary and went to many lengths to publish the book. Her documentation is a reminder of what happened and what should never happen again.

18. Anne Sullivan and Hellen Keller

Anne Sullivan was an American teacher but is better known as Hellen Keller's teacher and later on, a life-long friend. Hellen Keller was a deaf and blind woman who learned to read and write thanks to Sullivan. Hellen Keller became a huge crusader for the handicapped. Anne Sullivan can also be known as "The Miracle Worker" just as titled in her and Keller's movie. Both women are examples of advocates to the idea that anyone can do anything if they've got the nerve to do it.

19. Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and spy for the Union during the American Civil War. Harriet Tubman led thousands upon thousands of slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad. She is one the most heroic American abolitionists known to date.

20. Josephine Cochrane

Josephine Cochrane was an American inventor who fought for women's rights especially outside the household. She is more famously known as the inventor of the dishwasher.

21. Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was a huge suffragette during the Women's Suffrage Movement in the 20th century. She tirelessly advocated for women's right to vote during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a leader of the National American Woman Suffrage Association . Unfortunately, she would not live to see the 19th amendment pass, allowing women to vote; but her legacy of fighting for women's rights would be tremendous enough to last for generations to come.

22. Dr. Wangari Maathai

Maanthai is a world-renowned environmental political activist from Kenya. Maanthai founded the Green Belt Movement, which focuses on planting trees, environmental conservation, and even women's rights. Dr. Wangari Maathai was even the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, for her work towards the environment.

23. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Viyaja Lakshmi was an Indian politician who was one the world's leading women in the 20th century. She was one of the most active members of the nationalist movement during India's independence movement. Pandit was the first female to become the President of the United Nations General Assembly.

24. Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King has been ranked as one of the top tennis players in history. She formed the Women's Tennis Association and was a social activist when it came to equal prize money for women and men. She was also one of the first well-known athletes that came out with her homosexuality.

25. Emma Watson

Emma Watson is brilliant actress and feminist. Watson is known to be a role model for girls everywhere. She has been appointed as the United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador, also launching the United Nations campaign, "HeForShe", calling men to help advocate gender equality.

26. Margaret Heafield

Heafield was a American engineer and Director of the Software Engineer Division, which built the flight software for the Apollo space program. She then went on to become the founder and CEO of Hamilton Tech. In 2016, she was awarded the Presidential Award of Freedom for her leading the development for NASA's Apollo Moon missions.

27. Eliza Leonida Zamfirescu

Eliza Zamfirescu. The world's first female engineer. Definition of awesome.

28. Bertha Von Stuttner

Bertha Von Stuttner was the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She was a great advocator of peace and anti-war.

29. Ftima Al Fihria

Al-Fihria was an Arab woman who has been credited with finding the world's first university in 859 C.E, The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, Morocco.

30. Ada Lovelace

Lovelace was a mathematician who worked on the general-purpose computer during the early 1800's. She was the first person to understand that the computer had applications that went far above just pure calculations. She also created the first algorithm that the computer would use.

31. Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama was the first African-American First Lady, married to Barack Obama. Michelle Obama is well known advocate for poverty, physical activity, and nutrition. She was one the only people in the administration to address obesity, one of the nation's greatest problems. She has also been a large advocate for equal rights; also being a role model for girls, giving them the hope that they can do anything.

All of these women were and are some of the greatest legends in history. They have led wars, industries, countries, and other people. They are role models, showing that women can do anything possible; they are only some of the thousands of women out there who have influenced the world's history in some way. These women are another example of the push towards equality between genders, now it's up to us to keep pushing.