Sunday, February 14, 2010

This Day in African American History Feb 14

Frederick Douglass portraitImage via Wikipedia

1880
Theatre/the Arts
  
Entertainer, Aida Overton Walker. . .
*On this date we recall Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880
    
1894
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
Mary Dawson supported Black opera. . .
*On this date in 1894, Mary Dawson was born
    
1760
Religion
  
Richard Allen, Bishop, AME's first leader!
*On this date in 1760, Richard Allen was born in Philadelphia
    
1913
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
*This date marks the birth of Oliver Harrington in 1913
    
1817
Abolitionist
  
Frederick Douglass, tireless humanitarian.
*Frederick Douglass was born on this date in 1817
    
1926
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
Moneta Sleet, photographer of excellence. . .
*On this date 1926, Moneta Sleet was born
    
1946
Film/TV
  
A complete entertainer, Gregory Hines!
*The birth of Gregory Hines is marked on this date in 1946
    
1874
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
Charlotta Bass, newspaper publisher, politician.
*This date in 1874 marks the birthday of Charlotta Amanda Bass
    
1950
Sports/Outdoors
  
The NBA, African Americans love this game!
*Professional Basketball is entering its All-Star break and on this date we look at its black history
    
1991
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
The SuperSoaker® water gun patented . . .
*On this date in 1991, the SuperSoaker® water gun was patented

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