Saturday, February 20, 2010

This Day in African American History Feb 20

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1971
Politics/Law/Military
  
Idi Amin takes over Uganda
*On this date in 1971, Idi Amin Dada became president and ruler of Uganda
1908
Theatre/the Arts
  
Ruby Elzy, great stage or film vocalist!
*Ruby Elzy was born on this date in 1908
1928
Music
  
Bettye Miller sang with style!
*Bettye Miller’s birth in 1928 is celebrated on this date
1867
Science/Business/ Medicine
  
Ida Gray Nelson, a first in Black dentistry!
*The birth of Ida Gray Nelson Rollins in 1867 is celebrated on this date
1901
Sports/Outdoors
  
Frank Duncan, a baseball original!
*The birth of Frank Duncan in 1901 is celebrated on this date
1937
Music
  
Nancy Wilson, a voice with style!
*Nancy Wilson was born on this date in 1937
1898
Music
  
Mr. Boogie Woogie, James Yancey!
*James Yancey was born on this date in 1898
1892
Sports/Outdoors
  
John Donaldson, a baseball great. . .
*John Donaldson was born on this date in 1892
1927
Film/TV
  
Sidney Poitier, a pure actor . . .
*Sidney Poitier was born on this date in 1927

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