Birthdate: September 3, 1914
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Died: January 2, 1994
Dixy Lee Ray, an American academic, scientist, and politician, served as the 17th governor of Washington from 1977 to 1981. As the state’s first female governor, she was known for her idiosyncratic and intelligent nature. Ray held key positions such as chief scientist on the SS Te Vega during the Indian Ocean Expedition and chair of the United States Atomic Energy Commission. She played a crucial role in the transformation of the Pacific Science Center and advocated for atomic energy, despite facing criticism for her confrontational style and controversial decisions.
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