Black History - October 14th
October 14th
You are abrupt and impulsive and sometimes act without considering the consequences. You should marry someone who was easy going and dependable to complement your nature. You are capable of a great and enduring love.
1834 Henry Blair of Glenross, MD was awarded a patent for a corn seed-planting machine.
1844 (Caldonia or Calvin Fackler) Cal Johnson, racetrack and saloon owner was born in Knoxville, TN.
1846 James Dallas Burrus, educator, druggist and the first African American to graduate from a liberal arts college south of the Mason-Dixon line was born into slavery in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, TN.
1889 Clarence Muse, lawyer and the first African American to star in a film was born in Baltimore, MD.
1890 A. F. Hilyer was awarded patent 438,159 for a register.
1895 Edna Landreaux Hicks, blues singer and musician was born in New Orleans, LA.
1896 Oscar McKinley Charleston, Negro League Baseball player was born in Indianapolis, IN.
1902 (William Boyd) Allison Davis, first African American on the faculty at the University of Chicago was born in Washington, DC.
1908 Samuel Raymond Scottron, inventor (a special mirror bracket which allowed you to see yourself as other see you) was born in Brooklyn, NY.
1918 (James L. Elliott) Jimmy Liggins, R&B guitarist and bandleader was born in Earlsboro, OK.
1922 Jimmy Liggins, guitarist, bandleader and singer (Cadillac Boogie) was born in Newby, OK.
1924 David Showell, Tuskegee Airman was born in Prospect Park, PA.
1926 Emmitt James Douglas, president of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was born in Neweliton, Tensas Parrish, LA.
1926 James ‘Son’ Thomas, Delta blues singer was born in Leland, MS.
1928 Joyce Bryant, actor and singer (A Shoulder to Weep On) was born in Oakland, CA.
1930 Robert Parker, musician and singer (Barefootin) was born in New Orleans, LA.
1930 (Joseph Desiré Mobutu) Mobutu Sese Seke Kuku Ngbendu wa Za Bango, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was born in Lisala, Belgian Congo.
1940 (William) Billy Joe, National Football League player and college coach was born in Aynor, SC.
1940 Tommy Harper, Major League Baseball player was born in Oak Grove, LA.
1945 (Elmer) Pha Terrell, jazz singer dies in Los Angeles, CA.
1946 (Albert) Al Oliver, Jr., Major League Baseball player was born in Portsmouth, OH.
1947 (Charles B.) Charlie Joiner, National Football League player was born in Many, LA.
1947 Norman Ray Harris, guitarist, producer, songwriter and founding member of MFSB at Philadelphia International label was born in Danville, VA.
1949 J. Whyatt Mondesire owner of the Philadelphia Sun newspaper and president of the Philadelphia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was born.
1950 Raymond Bonner, National Football League player and college coach (Alabama A&M) was born in Cowan, TN.
1950 William H. Binga, Negro League Baseball player dies in Minneapolis, MN.
1952 Russell Williams, II, Academy Award winning production sound mixer was born in Washington, DC.
1952 Rick Aviles, comedian and actor (Ghost) was born in New York, NY.
1953 Roland Orlando Butcher professional cricketer was born in Saint Philip, Barbados.
1953 Everett G. Brown, actor (Gone With the Wind) dies in Los Angeles, CA.
1954 Willie Mayes Aikens, Major League Baseball player was born in Seneca, SC.
1957 Kenny Neal, blues guitar player, singer and actor (Mule Bone) was born in New Orleans, LA.
1959 (Alphonse) Alphonso Trent, jazz pianist and bandleader dies in Arkansas.
1962 (Anthony Ricardo) Tony Paige, National Football League player was born in Washington, DC.
1964 Chris Thomas King, blues musician and actor (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) was born in Baton Rouge, LA.
1965 (Layvonne) Karyn White, singer (Super Woman) was born in Los Angeles, CA.
1967 Johnny Sims, Arena Football League player was born.
1967 Stephen A. Smith, sports journalist (ESPN First Take) was born in The Bronx, NY.
1969 (Collier) P.J. Brown, Jr., National Basketball Association player was born in Detroit, MI.
1969 William McKinney, jazz drummer and bandleader (McKinney’s Cotton Pickers) dies in Cynthiana, KY.
1971 Midre Almeric Cummings, Major League Baseball player was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
1973 Jason Manuel Olazabal, actor (Dexter) was born in Santa Maria, CA.
1975 Michael Wayne Duberry, professional footballer was born in Enfield, England.
1976 (Lamberto Romero Vicente, Jr.) Jayjay Helterbrand, professional basketball player was born in Quexon City, Philippines.
1976 Khari Iman Mitchell Samuel, National Football League player was born in New York, NY.
1978 (Terry Raymond, IV) Usher singer (U Got It Bad) was born in Dallas, TX.
1979 Clarke james Carlisle, professional footballer was born in Preston, England.
1979 (Rodney) Boss Bailey, National Football League player was born in Folkston, GA.
1980 Terrence Dewayne McGee, National Football League player was born in Smith County, TX.
1984 (Alexandra Virina) Alex Scott, professional footballer was born in London, England.
1987 (Jared Antonio) Jay Farrow, actor (Saturday Night Live) was born in Chesapeake, VA.
1992 Ahmed Muse, professional footballer was born in Jos, Nigeria.
1996 (Constance) Connie Enola Morgan, the third woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League dies
1999 Julius Kambarage Nyerere, president of Tanzania and previously Tanganyika dies in London, England.
2000 Mekai Cutis, actor (Kirby Buckets) was born in New Jersey.
2000 Jaden Harmon, actor (One Tree Hill) was born in Houston, TX.
2007 (Kenneth Doniell Moore) Big Moe, rap artist (City of Syrup) dies in Houston, TX.
2014 (Radolph Isaiah) Ikey Owens, keyboardist (member of the Long Beach Dub Allstars) dies in Cholula, Puebia, Mexico.