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1969-John B. Mclendon becomes first African American professional head coach.
John B. Mclendon becomes first African American American Basketball Association (ABA) head coach and the…
1962 - Ernie Davis dies
Ernie Davis, an American football halfback at Syracuse University and the first African-American athlete to win…
1955 - Supreme Court ordered school integration.
On May 31, 1955, The Supreme Court ruled in what became known as "Brown II,”…
1994 - South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth
South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth after an absence of 33 years.
1843 - Sojourner Truth begins career as antislavery activist on this date.
Sojourner Truth leaves New York and begins career as an antislavery activist.