Today the 13th of August is Annie Oakley’s birthday.
She began trapping animals at age seven and shooting and hunting at eight—though some sources have her doing both by the time she was six—in order to put food on her family’s table.
By age 15, she had paid off her mother's mortgage with her earnings from hunting.
At 15, she defeated traveling marksman Frank E. Butler in a shooting contest, who later became her husband.
She adopted the stage name "Annie Oakley" after joining Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1885.
Her shooting skills earned her the nickname "Little Sure Shot" from Chief Sitting Bull.
She could shoot a dime tossed in the air from 90 feet away.
Born Phoebe Ann Moses, Annie Oakley became a legendary sharpshooter and performer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for her incredible marksmanship, she joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, captivating audiences with her shooting skills. Annie Oakley could hit targets while riding a horse, shoot dimes tossed in the air, and even split playing cards edge-on from a distance. Her talent wasn't just for show; she advocated for women's rights and taught over 15,000 women how to use firearms for self-defense. Despite facing numerous challenges, Annie Oakley left an indelible mark on American history, proving that skill and determination can break barriers.
We remember Annie and honor her on her birthday!
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