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1977 - Death of Ethel Waters

Death of Ethel Waters (80), singer and actress, in Chatsworth, California.

1975 - Gen. Daniel James Jr. promoted to four-star general.

Gen. Daniel (“Chappie”) James Jr. promoted to rank of four-star general and named commander-in-chief of the North American Air Defense Command.

1945 - R&B singer and songwriter, Donny Hathaway was born on this date

On October 1, 1945, noted R&B singer and songwriter, Donny Hathaway was born in Chicago, Illinois. Before his death, he often teamed up with songstress, Roberta Flack, on songs such as “Where Is the Love.”

1875 - White Democrats attacked Republicans in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

On this date in 1875, White Democrats attacked Republicans at Yazoo City, Mississippi. One white and three Blacks were killed.

1867 - Robert T Freeman become first black person to graduate from Harvard Dental School

The first Black person to graduate from Harvard Dental School is Robert T Freeman on this date in 1867.