George Benson, Grammy award winning singer, born
George Benson, Grammy award winning singer, born
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Mar
22
1943
Jon Hendricks, singer, born
Jon Hendricks, singer, born
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Sep
16
1921
Singer Roy Hamilton born
Baritone singer Roy Hamilton was born in Leesburg, Georgia. Hamiltons biggest hits of the 50s were Unchained Melody and Youll Never Walk Alone.
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Apr
16
1929
Singer/television & stage star Nell Carter was born today
Singer/television & stage star Nell Carter was born today
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Sep
13
0
Poet
Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She is an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist.
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Apr
4
1928
Erroll Garner, pianist and composer, dies.
Erroll Garner, pianist and composer, dies. He was considered the best selling jazz pianist in the world, most famous for the jazz standard Misty.
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Jan
2
1977
Actor, Pianist William Warfield born
Birthdate of actor, pianist and singer William Warfield who was born in West Helena, Arkansas. Warfields illustrious career in music spanned 54 years.
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Jan
22
1920
Singer Patti Austin
Singer Patti Austin was born on this day. Patti will record songs such as In and Out of love.
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Aug
10
1948
Birthday
Eartha Kitt, 71,singer, born,SC Jan. 16, 1928.
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Jan
16
1928
The famous jazz singer Billy Ecktine was born
The famous jazz singer Billy Ecktine was born
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Jul
8
1914
Leontyne Price
Leontyne Price has achieved heights in the music world that many aspire to but that very few reach. As a singer she became famous all around the world. Mary Leontyne Price was born in Laurel, Mississippi, on February 10, 1927. As a youth, she sang in church choirs. Later, she attended Central State
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Feb
10
1927
Birthday of Aaron Neville, singer
Birthday of Aaron Neville, singer
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Jan
24
1949
U.S. Supreme Court in landmark Brown v. Board of
U.S. Supreme Court in landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The unanimous decision was read by Chief Justice Earl B. Warren.
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May
17
1954
Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the
Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the first federal civil rights legislation since 1875. The bill established a civil rights commission and a civil rights division in the Justice Department. It also gave the Justice Department authority to seek injunctions against voting rights
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Aug
29
1957
Cowboy Willie "Bill" Pickett dies
World famous African American cowboy Willie Bill Pickett died in Ponca, Oklahoma, hospital of injuries sustained after he was kicked in the head by a horse on the Millers Brothers Fabulous 101 Ranch.
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Apr
2
1932
William H. Rehnquist
William H. Rehnquist confirmed as Supreme Court justice despite opposition of civil rights organizations.
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Dec
10
1971
Ronald De Voe's Birthday
Ronald De Voe, Singer of Bell Biv DeVoe Born Boston, MA, February 17, 1967.
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Nov
17
1967
Diana Ross
Born: 3/26/1944 Detroit, MichiganAs an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit, she rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, which, during the 1960s, became Motowns most successful act and is to this day Americas
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Marian Anderson made debut at Metropolitan Opera
Marian Anderson made debut at Metropolitan Opera House as Alrica in Verdis Masked Ball. She was the first Black singer in the companys history.
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Jan
7
1955
Birthday of Anita Baker, Grammy award winning singer.
Birthday of Anita Baker, Grammy award winning singer.
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Jan
26
1958
Singer Stevie Wonder born
Singer Stevie Wonder born Steveland Judkins in Saginaw,Michigan.
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May
13
1950
Morocco Independence
Morocco becomes Independent. Morocco as an independent state has been in existence since 788 AD, when Idris I was proclaimed King at Volubilis. Today, Morocco is a constitutional monarchy. King Hassan II came to the throne in 1961. A descendant of the Prophet, he is also the commander of the
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Mar
2
1956
born 20 December 20, 1957, Detroit, Michigan, USA.Soul singer
born 20 December
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Dec
20
1957
Singer Rick James born
Rock/Funk singer Rick James is born
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Feb
1
1952
Arthur Ashe is born
Arthur Ashe, Born July 10, 1943 in
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Jul
10
1943
Beyonce Knowles
Born: 9/4/2016 Houston, TexasBeyonce Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destinys Child.Awards
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Nat King Cole
Born: 3/17/1919 Montgomery, AlabamaDied: 2/15/1965 Santa Monica, CaliforniaNathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist.Awards / Achievements:
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Death
Carmen McRae A noted Jazz singer died on November 10, 1994
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Nov
10
1994
A Policy of Segregation
America entered World War I. President Wilson, who had just inaugurated a policy of segregation in government agencies, told Congress that the world must be made safe for democracy.
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Apr
6
1917
Louis Armstrong
Born: 8/4/1901 New Orleans, LouisianaDied: 7/6/1971 New York City, New YorkLouis Armstrong, nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and singer who was one of the pivotal and most influential figures in jazz music.Awards / Achievements:
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