Dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson is born.

Fugitive slave Anthony Burns is captured by the Fugitive Salve Act of 1850.

Politician Coleman Young is born.

By TaRessa Stovall
Today, Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and evolving into El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz before his assassination at age 40, would have-should have-been 84 years old. His brilliant analytical mind, his laser-sharp wit, his searing passion and his commitment to a life of truth and integrity have had a profound influence on millions throughout the world, providing inspiration to this day.

By Mark Lassiter
I remember a deliberate and slow walk home, with the Converse box tucked under my arm, hopeful that my friends would be playing outside, just to witness my prized possession firsthand

Missionary Maria Fearing dies.

Actor Scatman Crothers is born.

Author Olivia Ward Bush is born.

Writer Langston Hughes dies.

Bill Cosby wins Emmy Award for best actor in a dramatic television series.