This Day in Quiztory

#OTD Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio to win the world middleweight title for the fifth time. Phoenix, Arizona school administrator Monica Baird narrates with an intro by singer LaTina Webb.

Today we celebrate civil and women's rights activist Dorothy Height. Recording artist Vivian Green narrates.

#OTD Maynard Jackson, the first black mayor of Atlanta, GA, was born in Dallas TX. Educator Catisha Toney narrates with a special intro from actor William Jackson Harper.

The musical "Mr. Wonderful" starring Sammy Davis, Jr. opened at The Broadway Theatre and ran for 383 performances. Elementary school counselor Suzanne Bicknase narrates.

#OTD The National Football League stripped the 1993 Super Bowl game from the state of Arizona for not having a paid holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday. Singer LaTina Webb narrates.

Happy heavenly birthday, Charley Pride! The country singer would have been 87 today. High school administrator Elizabeth Marrero narrates.

#OTD The first African American officers to serve on active duty in the United States Navy were commissioned.

#OTD U.S. Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to deliver a speech on the Senate floor. Elementary school principal Dr. Saundra Russell Smith narrates.

#OTD President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Congress to pass legislation that would guarantee voting rights for all. Elementary school principal Linda Golston narrates.

#OTD Billie Thomas Jr., best known for his portrayal of the character Buckwheat, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Elementary school teacher Kimiko Cowley-Pettis narrates.

#OTD Playwright Vinnette Carroll, the first African American woman to direct on Broadway, was born in New York, NY.

#OTD Thousands of African Americans gathered in the city of Gary, Indiana for the National Black Political Convention to discuss issues that faced black communities across the country. Gary Community Schools administrator Chelsea Whittington narrates.

#OTD The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Africans from the slave ship La Amistad stating that they were free individuals and not the property of Spanish citizens. Gary Public Schools administrator Paige McNulty narrates.

Today is the 50th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century." The first of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Chicago Public Schools administrator Tasha Henderson narrates.

Happy 83rd birthday to Fred "The Hammer" Williamson. Today we celebrate the football star turned actor. University of Florida doctoral student Valerie Gresser narrates.

#OTD Singer and actress Barbara McNair was born in Chicago, IL. High school administrator Verna Sampson narrates.

#OTD The U.S. Congress established the Freedmen's Bureau to provide practical aid to newly freed African Americans in their transition from slavery to freedom

Today we celebrate NFL veteran running back Reggie Bush on his 36th birthday.

#OTD Pennsylvania became the first state of the original 13 colonies to take an official step toward ending slavery with the passing of the "Act For The Gradual Abolition of Slavery."

Today we remember Trayvon Martin who was killed nine years ago in Sanford, Florida. Actor Vaughn Hebron narrates.

#OTD Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, won his first heavyweight title by defeating champion Sonny Liston. Actress and singer Serayah narrates.

#OTD John Quincy Adams began to argue The Amistad case in front of the United States Supreme Court. Actress Anne-Marie Johnson narrates.

Happy heavenly birthday to scholar and activist W.E.B. Du Bois! Actor Malik Yoba narrates today's Quiztory lesson.

#OTD WWI veteran turned acclaimed painter Horace Pippin was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Actor Jean Elie narrates.

#OTD The Chicago Seven was acquitted of conspiracy charges but found guilty on other charges including intent to incite a riot. Actor William Jackson Harper narrates.