• 1974 - Haile Selassie deposed by military leaders
  On this date in 1974, Haile Selassie deposed by military leaders after fifty-eight years as…
• 1974 - Eugene A. Marino, SSJ, is consecrated at the first African American auxiliary bishop
  On this date in 1974, Eugene A. Marino, SSJ, is consecrated at the first African…
• 1986 - The National Council of Negro Women sponsors its first Black Family Reunion.
  On this date in 1986, the National Council of Negro Women sponsors its first Black…
• 1992 - Dr. Mae Jemison becomes First African-American woman in space.
  Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman in space when she launched from the…
• 1956 - Black Students enter Clay, KY, elementary school
  On this date in 1956, Black students entered Clay, Ky., elementary school under National Guard…

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