In 1869, the population of Wyoming had more than 6,000 adult males and only about 1,000 females, History.com reports. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, AUGUST 18, 1920, THE 19TH AMENDMENT IS RATIFIED ...

Fifty years ahead of the Congressional action, the Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Act was passed on Dec. 10, 1869. In celebration of that 150th anniversary, Wyoming has events planned around the state ...