Margaret Sanger: Quick Facts
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110 years ago today, Margaret Sanger opened the first U.S. birth control clinic
• Oct. 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (Washington Post)
Facts
| Also Known As | Margaret Louisa Higgins |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1879 • Corning • New York |
| Died | September 6, 1966 (aged 86) • Tucson • Arizona |
| Founder | American Birth Control League |
| Notable Works | “What Every Girl Should Know” |
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