Today in Black History for October 28th Selected Black Facts for October 28 1. 2001 - Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, USMC (Ret). Born in Topeka, Kansas in 1932. On June 6, 1950, Frank Petersen enlisted in the Navy. At the age of 20, he was the first Afro-American to be named a naval aviator in the Marine Corp. He was also the first African American to command a fighter squadon, a fighter air group, an air wing, and a major base. 2. 2001 - Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, USMC (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, was born 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. At the age of 20, he was the first Afro-American to be named a naval aviator in the Marine Corp. He also was the first African American to command a fighter squadon, a fighter air group, an air wing, and a major base. To his friends and associates, he wa... 3. 1981 - Mayor of Augusta Georgia Edward M. McIntrye elected first Black mayor of Augusta, Georgia. 4. 1914 - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, founded at Howard Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, founded at Howard University, incorporated. 5. 1862 - First Kansas Colored Volunteers repulsed and drove First Kansas Colored Volunteers repulsed and drove off superior force of rebels at Island Mound, Missouri. This was the first engagement for Black troops. 6. 1798 - Founder of The Underground Railroad, Levi Coffin, born, 1798 Founder of The Underground Railroad, Levi Coffin, born, 1798 Continue To Celebrate Black History….
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