Aaliyah was born on this date in 1979. She was an African-American singer and actress.
She was born Aaliyah Haughton in Brooklyn. She...
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Aaliyah
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Tue, 1979-01-16
Aaron, Hank
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Mon, 1934-02-05
*On this date in 1934, Hank Aaron was born. Now an African-American baseball executive, he remains major league baseball’s all-time home run...
Abbott, Robert Sengstacke.
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Tue, 1870-08-30
The birth of Robert Abbott in 1870 is celebrated on this date. He was an African-American businessman and lawyer.
His parents were former...
Abernathy, Ralph
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Thu, 1926-03-11
*This date marks the birth of Ralph David Abernathy in 1926. He was an African-American minister, and civil rights leader.
Born in...
Abiola, Moshood
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Tue, 1937-08-24
Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was born on this date in 1937 in Nigeria. He was an African entrepreneur and politician.
Abiola...
Abraham, Black Seminole
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Thu, 1787-06-28
The birth of Black Seminole warrior Abraham is celebrated on this date in 1787. He was an African-Native-American soldier and politician.
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Ace, Johnny
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Sun, 1929-06-09
*On this date in 1929, Johnny Ace was born. He was an African-American rhythm and blues (R&B) singer.
John Marshall Alexander, Jr. (...
Achebe, Albert Chinualumogu
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Sun, 1930-11-16
Chinua Achebe was born on this date in 1930. He is an African author and educator.
Born in Ogidi, Nigeria, Albert Chinualumogu Achebe is...
Adams, Charles P. Sr., educator and founder of black schools
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Mon, 1873-07-21
The birth of Charles P. Adams, Sr., in 1873 is marked on this date. He was an African-American educator and administrator.
He was born...
Adams, John Quincy
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Wed, 1787-07-11
John Quincy Adams was born on this date in 1767. He was an American diplomat, politician, opponent of slavery, and the fourth president of the...
Adderley, Nat
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Wed, 1931-11-25
Nat Adderley was born on this date in 1931. He was an African-American musician.
Born in Tampa, FL., Nathaniel Adderley's cornet was...
Adderly, Cannonball
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Sat, 1928-09-15
*On this date in 1928, Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderly was born. He was an African-American jazz musician, band leader, and composer.
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Adu, Freddy
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Fri, 1989-06-02
*On this date in 1989 Freddy Adu was born. He is Ghanaian-American soccer player.
Adu was eight years old when his mother, Emelia, won...
Aesop
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Sun, 0620-10-28
Aesop, an ancient and famous Black storyteller, was born on this day around 620 BC. Aesop is known for his stories, which are called "Aesop's...
Ailey, Alvin
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Mon, 1931-01-05
Alvin Ailey was born on this date in 1931. He was an African-American dancer and choreographer, and founding director of the Alvin Ailey American...
Akers, Doris
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Mon, 1923-05-21
Doris Akers was born on this date in 1923. She was an African-American Gospel composer and vocalist.
Born in Brookfield, Missouri, she...
Aldridge, Ira F.
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Fri, 1807-07-24
This date commemorates the birth of Ira Frederick Aldridge in 1807. He was an African-American actor, considered one of the greatest interpreters...
Alexander, Archie Alphonso
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Mon, 1888-05-14
On this date in 1888, Archie Alexander was born. He was an African-American design and construction engineer.
He was born in Ottumwa,...
Alexander, Elizabeth
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Sat, 1962-02-24
*The birth of Elizabeth Alexander in 1962 is celebrated on this date. She is an African-American writer, and educator.
From Harlem, New...
Alexander, Raymond P.
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Thu, 1898-10-13
This date marks the birth of Raymond Pace Alexander in 1898. He was a lawyer, politician, and judge and the first African American to hold a...