3 July-Today's All facts
1941 - Cab Calloway and his Orchestra recorded the standard, St. James Infirmary.

Cab Calloway and his Orchestra recorded the standard, St. James Infirmary, for Okey Records.

1904 - Charles Drew, born

Dr. Charles Drew was born in Washington DC. Drew attended medical schools in Montreal, Canada. After much research and study, Drew discovered a way to preserve blood in the form of plasma so it could be stored for long periods of time.

1775 - Prince Hall Masonry founded

Prince Hall founded Africa Lodge No. 1. It was the first Black Lodge of Free Masons in the United States.