4 September-Today's All facts
1981 - Singer Beyonce Knowles born on this date.

Birthday of singer, Beyonce Knowles.

1963 - Katherine Dunham becomes the first Black choreographer for the Metropolitan Opera

On this date in 1963, Katherine Dunham (1909-2006). With the “Aida” production in 1963, Katherine Dunham becomes the first Black choreographer for the Metropolitan Opera.

1960 - Comedian and television actor, Damon Wayans was born on this date

On this date in 1960, Comedian and television actor, Damon Wayans was born.

1957 - Black students are banned from a Little Rock high school, by Arkansas Governor

On this date in 1957, Black students are banned from a Little Rock high school, by Arkansas Governor Oval Faubus who calls out the National Guard.

1949 - Paul Robeson Concert Prevented by riot

On this date in 1949, a Riot prevented Paul Robeson concert at Peekskill, New York.

1923 - George Washington Carver of Tuskegee Institute received the Spingarn Medal.

On this date in 1923, George Washington Carver of Tuskegee Institute received the Spingarn Medal, the NAACP’s highest award, for distinguished research in agricultural chemistry.

1875 - Clinton Massacre, Clinton, Mississippi

On this date in 1875, 20 to 30 blacks were killed during the Clinton Massacre in Clinton, Mississippi.

1865 - Bowie State College established in Bowie, MD

On this date in 1965, Bowie State College was established in Bowie, MD

1848 - Inventor and engineer, Louis Latimer was born on this date.

On this date in 1848, Inventor and engineer, Louis Latimer was born.

1781 - Black Settlers among founders settlers who find Los Angeles, California.

On this date in 1781, Los Angeles, California, was founded by forty-four settlers of whom at least twenty-six were descendants of Africans.