BH EVERYDAY - the J. A. Burr edition Love, Laugh, Donate Life - N.A.M. J. A. Burr, inventor, patented the Lawn Mower on this date in 1899. Patent # 624,749. Canada Lee, boxer, radio host, and actor who is famous for his appearance as Bigger in the play, Native Son, died in New York City on this date in 1952. Lee also made appearances in Alfred Hitchcock films. Arthur Wergs Mitchell, the first Black Democratic Congressman, died on this date in 1963. Purlie, a play based on Ossie Davis Purlie Victorious, opened on this date in 1970. Rep. John Conyers, Jr. of Michigan and Rep. Barbara Jordan of Texas were among the members of the House Judiciary Committee which opened hearings on whether to recommend the impeachment of President Nixon in the Watergate Controversy on this date in 1974. BIRTHDAYS Tamia, R & B star Rosario Dawson, actress Prince Fielder, MLB star Calvin Murphy, NBA legend Doug Christie, NBA legend Tony Gwynn, MLB legend
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