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Tag Archives: Today in History

John Wesley Lee Jr. becomes the first African American to be commissioned to the regular U.S. Navy

On March 15, 1947, John Wesley Lee Jr. became the first African American to be commissioned to the regular U.S. Navy.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 15, 2023March 15, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on John Wesley Lee Jr. becomes the first African American to be commissioned to the regular U.S. Navy

Fannie Lou Hamer dies at the age of 59

On March 14, 1977, Fannie Lou Hamer died at the age of 59 from breast cancer.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 14, 2023March 15, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Fannie Lou Hamer dies at the age of 59

Breonna Taylor is killed during a botched police raid in Louisville

On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor was killed during a botched police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 13, 2023March 15, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Breonna Taylor is killed during a botched police raid in Louisville

Charlie Parker dies at the age of 34

On March 12, 1955, Charlie Parker died at the age of 34.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 12, 2023March 15, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Charlie Parker dies at the age of 34

Bobby McFerrin is born in New York

On March 11, 1950, Bobby McFerrin was born in New York. 

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 11, 2023March 15, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Bobby McFerrin is born in New York

Daisy Lampkin dies at the age of 81

On March 10, 1965, Daisy Lampkin died at the age of 81. 

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 10, 2023March 6, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Daisy Lampkin dies at the age of 81

Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine dies at the age of 78

On March 8, 1993, Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine died at the age of 78 in 1993.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 8, 2023March 6, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine dies at the age of 78

Ray Charles receives a formal apology from the state of Georgia

On March 7, 1979, Ray Charles received a formal apology from the state of Georgia after being fined for not performing at a segregated club. 

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 7, 2023March 6, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, ray charles, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Ray Charles receives a formal apology from the state of Georgia

Ghana gains independence from Britain

On March 6, 1957, the Gold Coast, known today as Ghana, gained independence from Britain. 

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:black history, ghana, ghana independence day, history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on Ghana gains independence from Britain

21 African American boys die in Wrightsville fire

On March 5, 1959, twenty-one African American boys died in the Wrightsville fire at an Arkansas reform school.

Posted byThe Black BlogMarch 5, 2023March 6, 2023Posted inToday in HistoryTags:history, history lovers, Today in HistoryLeave a comment on 21 African American boys die in Wrightsville fire

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