Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts 1. 1974 – Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain 2. 1967 – Chris Rock Born Comedian, author, recording artist, actor, and talk show host Chris Rock was born in South Carolina. He will become a critically comedian, hosting his self titled show on HBO. He will also bring to the forefront a boycott of the flag of his birthplace. He will star in and make a few movies of his own. 3. 1946 – Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill. 4. 1945 – Irwin Molison appointed to Customs Court Irwin Molison appointed judge of the US Customs Court. 5. 1926 – Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first tim Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time . 6. 1926 – Black History Week Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month. 7. 1883 – Eubie Blake born Eubie Blake, pianist, born. 8. 1872 – Alcorn A&M College opened Alcorn A&M College opened.
