On September 23, 1980, Bob Marley performed his last concert at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh.
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Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that announced his plan to free all slaves.
Florence Griffith-Joyner dies
On September 21, 1998, olympic sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner suddenly passed away at the age of 38.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is stabbed in Harlem
On September 20, 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was stabbed during a book signing in Harlem by Izola Ware Curry.
Atlanta University is founded
On September 19, 1865, Atlanta University was founded by the American Missionary Association.
Jimi Hendrix dies
On September 18, 1970, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix died at the age of 27.
Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America
On September 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first black woman to be crowned Miss America.
B.B. King is born
On September 16, 1925 B.B. King was born in Mississippi.
Four black girls killed during Birmingham church bombing
On September 15, 1963, four black girls were killed in Birmingham church bombing.
Constance Baker Motley is born
On September 14, 1921, Constance Baker Motley was born in Connecticut in 1921.
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