Robert Tools, the first recipient of the Abiocor artificial heart, dies of multiple organ failure after suffering a stroke several days earlier.
On this date in 2001, Robert Tools, the first recipient of the Abiocor artificial heart, dies of multiple organ failure after suffering a stroke several days earlier.
ON this date in 1981, four newcomers elected to Congress: Mervyn Dymally (Calif.), Augustus Savage (ILL.), Harold Washington (Ill.) and George W. Crockett Jr. (Mich.).
On this date in 1981, Spingarn Medal awarded to Coleman A. Young “in recognition of his singular accomplishments as mayor of the City of Detroit.”
On this date in 1966, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale students at a California college create the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.
On this date in 1965, Judith Jamison makes her debut with Alvin Ailey’s American Dance Theater.
On this date in 1924, Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm was born.
ON this date in 1912, Gordon Parks, filmmaker & photographer, was born
On this date in 1889, S.R. Scottron patents curtain rod. U.S. Patent 481,720
On this date in 1875, A.P. Ashbourne patents biscuit cutter. US Patent #US170460 A
On this date in 1869, James Lynch elected secretary of state in Mississippi election.
