Today in Black History for March 26th 1. 2002 - Bacons Rebellion African Americans fought in the first armed rebellion against British authority in the colonies, Bacons Rebellion, in 1676. Nathaniel Bacon was a member of the rising generation of colonial planters who resented British rule and, particularly, the British protection of Indian lands that lay just outside of the Virgin... 2. 1991 - The Reverend Emmanuel Cleaver The Reverend Emmanuel Cleaver becomes the first African American mayor of Kansas City, Mo. Share this Fact! 3. 1962 - Augusta Savage, sculptor, dies. Augusta Savage, sculptor dies. Share this Fact! 4. 1950 - Teddy Pendergrass, singer, born Teddy Pendergrass, singer, born Share this Fact! 5. 1944 - Singer Diana Ross born Actress/Singer Diana Ross, of the Supremes singing group, was born in Detroit, Michigan. Share this Fact! 6. 1937 - 1st Black Federal Judge William H. Hastie confirmed as judge of Federal District Court in Virgin Islands and became the first Black federal judge. Share this Fact! 7. 1926 - George Alexander McGuire, Bishop, born George Alexander McGuire, Bishop, born Share this Fact! 8. 1910 - William H. Lewis William H. Lewis appointed assistant attorney general of the United States. Share this Fact! 9. 1872 - Thomas J.Martin is awarded a patent for the fire extinguisher. Thomas J.Martin is awarded a patent for the fire extinguisher. Share this Fact! 10. 1872 - Thomas J. Martin Thomas J. Martin patented the fire extinguisher
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