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Marie Van Brittan Brown is born in 1922
On October 30, 1922, Marie Van Brittan Brown was born in 1922.
Philip Downing patents a “street letter box”
On October 27, 1891 Philip Downing patented a “street letter box” which later became known as a mailbox.
Whitney Houston earns her first #1 hit
On October 26, 1985, Whitney Houston earned her first #1 hit with “Saving All My Love For You.”
Huston-Tillotson University is founded
On October 24, 1952, Samuel Huston College and Tillotson College merged to form Huston-Tillotson University.
Garrett Morgan patents a “safety hood”
On October 13, 1914, Garrett Morgan patented a “safety hood”.
Sugar Ray Robinson has his first professional boxing fight
On October 4, 1940 legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson had his first professional boxing fight.
WGPR-TV, the first black owned TV station, broadcasts for the first time
On September 29, 1975, WGPR-TV, the first black owned TV station, broadcasted for the first time.
Quincy Jones wins an Emmy Award for ‘Roots’
On September 11, 1977, Quincy Jones won an Emmy award for the ABC miniseries ‘Roots.’
Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day is celebrated
On August 31, 1962, Trinidad and Tobago independence day is celebrated to commemorate its independence from Britain.
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