30 November-Today's All facts
2001 - First Abiocor recipient dies

Robert Tools, the first recipient of the Abiocor artificial heart, dies of multiple organ failure after suffering a stroke several days earlier.

2001 - First Abiocor artificial heart recipient dies

On this date in 2001, Robert Tools, the first recipient of the Abiocor artificial heart, dies of multiple organ failure after suffering a stroke several days earlier.

1981 - Four newcomers elected to Congress

ON this date in 1981, four newcomers elected to Congress: Mervyn Dymally (Calif.), Augustus Savage (ILL.), Harold Washington (Ill.) and George W. Crockett Jr. (Mich.).

1981 - Spingarn Medal awarded to Coleman A. Young

On this date in 1981, Spingarn Medal awarded to Coleman A. Young “in recognition of his singular accomplishments as mayor of the City of Detroit.”

1966 - Black Panther Party emerges

On this date in 1966, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale students at a California college create the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.

1965 - Judith Jamison makes her debut with Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theatre.

On this date in 1965, Judith Jamison makes her debut with Alvin Ailey’s American Dance Theater.

1924 - Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm was born.

On this date in 1924, Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm was born.

1912 - Gordon Parks, filmmaker & photographer, was born

ON this date in 1912, Gordon Parks, filmmaker & photographer, was born

1889 - Curtain Rod Patented

On this date in 1889, S.R. Scottron patents curtain rod. U.S. Patent 481,720

1875 - Biscuit Cutter patented

On this date in 1875, A.P. Ashbourne patents biscuit cutter. US Patent #US170460 A

1869 - James Lynch elected secretary of state

On this date in 1869, James Lynch elected secretary of state in Mississippi election.