This Day in Quiztory

#OTD Recording artist Kathy Sledge, the youngest member of the family singing group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA.

#OTD Pioneering dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers, Texas. Today we celebrate his life and legacy. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.

#OTD The nation's first African American female attorney, Charlotte E. Ray, passed away at the age of 60. Today we honor her life and groundbreaking achievements.

#OTD The original incarnation of the syndicated late night talk show "The Arsenio Hall Show" premiered and ran for 1,400+ episodes over six seasons.

#OTD Abolitionist Harriet Tubman arrived in Auburn, NY after what was her final rescue mission.

#OTD Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American flight attendant in the country, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Today we celebrate a true pioneer on her 90th birthday.

#OTD William Washington Browne founded a chapter of the Grand Fountain of the United Order For True Reformers, a fraternal society for African Americans, in Richmond, VA.

#OTD Healy Hall on the campus of Georgetown University, named for the school's 29th president Patrick Francis Healy, was declared a National Historic Landmark.

#OTD Art historian James Amos Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou from the group Full Force narrates.

#OTD Jazz legend Duke Ellington was awarded a Spingarn Medal. He was the 45th recipient of the NAACP's highest honor. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.

Forty years ago, the Broadway musical Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The original cast starred Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday.

#OTD Saxophonist and smooth jazz pioneer Grover Washington, Jr. passed away at the age of 56. Today we celebrate his life and legacy.

#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was formed by a group of ministers in Jackson, TN.

Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, sometimes referred to as the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.

#OTD Recording artist Dinah Washington passed away at the young age of 39.

Boxer Archie Moore, hall of fame light heavyweight champion who held the title for nine years, was born in Benoit, Mississippi.

#OTD The world lost a comedic genius. Comedy legend Richard Pryor died at the age of 65.

#OTD Hall of fame defensive end Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Comedian Rodney Perry celebrates the 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

#OTD Legendary entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. was born in New York City. Retired NFL wide receiver Brad Smith narrates.

#OTD Azie Taylor Morton, the 36th Treasurer of the United States and the first and only African American to hold the position, passed away at the age of 67. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.

#OTD The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified officially ending slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

#OTD Boxer Thomas "Hitman" Hearns defeated Wilfred Benitez in a majority decision to become the WBC super welterweight champion.

#OTD Michael Jackson's short film "Thriller" made its world premiere on MTV.

#OTD Recording artist and philanthropist Lou Rawls was born in Chicago, Illinois.

#OTD Playwright Alice Childress became the first African American woman to win an Obie Award, for best original Off Broadway production, for her play "Trouble In Mind."