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.

Blues signer Bobby ''Blue'' Bland born (1930)

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Leontyne Price debuts with the Mets (1961)

Trip hop pioneer Tricky born (1968)

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Lil Jon born (1971)

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Mahalia Jackson passes (1972)

Mahalia Jackson, legendary vocalist passes away in...