<< Last 8 | Next 8 >> Displaying 129 to 136 of 561 record(s).
| Date | Event | Delete |
| September 07, 1957 | On this day, Ghana becomes a free self-governing nation. This country will be the first of the British Commonwealth of Nations to be self-governing | Delete |
| July 07, 1969 | Charles Evers takes oath as mayor of Fayette, MS to become 1st black mayor since Reconstruction | Delete |
| April 07, 1975 | Frank Robinson named first Black Cleveland Indians team manager | Delete |
| February 07, 1976 | Black History Month founded | Delete |
| June 07, 1987 | Lloyd Richards wins a Tony as best director for the August Wilson play Fences. The play also wins Tonys for best play, best performance by an actor, and best performance by a featured actress | Delete |
| November 07, 1989 | David Dinkins elected 1st Black mayor of New York City | Delete |
| November 07, 1989 | L. Douglas Wilder elected Governor of Virginia | Delete |
| November 07, 2017 | Justin Fairfax elected VA Lieut. Governor, becoming 2nd African American to win statewide seat | Delete |
<< Last 8 | Next 8 >> Displaying 129 to 136 of 561 record(s).