10 June-Today's All facts
1940 - Harlem's Cotton Club Closes.

Harlem’s Cotton Club Closes

1946 - Boxer Jack Johnson dies on this date.

Heavy Weight Boxer Jack Johnson dies on this date.

1898 - Oscar Award Winning Actress Hattie McDanial born on this date.

Oscar Award Winning Actress Hattie McDanial born on this date.

1760 - AME founder Richard Allen was born on this date.

African Methodist Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen was born on this date. Allen was born a slave near Philadelphia.

1964 - U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time

On this day in 1964, the U.S. Senate imposed cloture for first time on a civil rights measure, ending Southern Filibuster by a vote of 71-29. Civil rights bill, with public accommodation and fair employment sections, was signed by President Johnson on July 2.

1941 - Death of Marcus Garvey

On this day in 1941, Marcus Garvey (52) died in London, England.

1910 - Rhythm & blues singer Howlin' Wolf is born.

On this day in 1910, Rhythm & blues singer Howlin’ Wolf is born Chester Arthur Burnett in West Point, Mississippi. His most popular and influential songs include “Smokestack Lightning” and “Killing Floor”.

1899 - Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks founded

On this day in 1899, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks founded in Cincinnati.

1854 - James Augustine Healy ordains a priest

On this day in 1854, James Augustine Healy, first Black American Roman Catholic bishop, ordained a priest in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.