October 15, 1968: On this day Wyomia Tyus became the first athlete — man or woman —...
Black History
October 14, 1834: On this day Henry Blair received his first patent on October 14, 1834 for...
October 13, 1926: On this day a history making Navy aviator and proud Mississippian was born. Jesse...
October 12, 1932: On this day, one of the greatest comedians and activists were born. Dick Gregory...
October 11, 1887: On this day Alexander Miles was awarded U.S. Patent 371,207 for an improved mechanism for opening...
