Today in Black History for February 3rd Selected Black Facts for February 3 1. 1997 - Jazz artist Tony Williams dies Award-winning jazz drummer Tony Williams dies in Daly City, California Share this Fact! 2. 1989 - Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the Former Saint Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League. He is the first African American to head a major sports league. Share this Fact! 3. 1989 - Tennis player Lori McNeil defeats Chris Evert Tennis professional Lori McNeil defeated Chris Evert in the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Share this Fact! 4. 1981 - The Air Force Academy drops its ban on applicants with sickle cell trait. The Air Force Academy drops its ban on applicants with sickle cell trait. Share this Fact! 5. 1965 - Geraldine McCullough Wins Widener Gold Medal Geraldine McCullough, sculptor, wins the Widener Gold Medal award. Share this Fact! 6. 1948 - Laura Wheeler Waring, portrait painter and illustrator dies. Laura Wheeler Waring, portrait painter and illustrator dies. Share this Fact! 7. 1948 - Black Mother and Sons Condemned to Death Rosa Ingram and her fourteen-and sixteen -year-old sons condemned to death for the alleged murder of a white Georgian. Mrs. Ingram said she acted in self-defense. Share this Fact! 8. 1920 - Negro Baseball League founded The Negro Baseball League founded. Share this Fact! 9. 1874 - Blanche Kelso Bruce elected to US Senate Blanche Kelso Bruce elected to a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate by the Mississippi legislature. Share this Fact! 10. 1810 - Black Hero of Argentina dies Antonio Ruiz (El Negro Falucho), national hero of Buenos Aires, Agentina, dies for his country
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