Barack Obama is elected as the first African American President of the United States (November 4th, 2008)

Barack Obama is elected as the 44th president of the United States.

Aaron Neville born (1949)

Aaron Neville best known for his number one hit...

Jackie Robinson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1962)

Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball...

Tatyana Ali, actress born (1979)

Tatyana Ali, the actress best known for her role...

Thurgood Marshall passes away (1993)

Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court...