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This Day in History: Arthur Ashe Becomes First Black Man to Win Wimbledon in 1975
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe made history as the first Black man to win Wimbledon, defeating defending champion Jimmy Connors. Ashe had earlier...
This Day in History: Booker T. Washington Founds Tuskegee University in 1881, Paving the Way for Future Black Leaders
On July 4, 1881, educator and activist Booker T. Washington established the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, now known as Tuskegee...
This Day in History: Boxer Peter “The Prince” Jackson Born in 1861
On July 3, 1861, boxer Peter “The Prince” Jackson was born in Saint Croix. Moving to Australia as a child, Jackson began his boxing...
This Day in History: Vermont Becomes First State to Abolish Slavery in 1777
On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first territory to abolish slavery. In setting this groundbreaking example, Vermont’s legislature also extended voting rights to...
Supreme Court Grants Ex-Presidents Limited Immunity from Prosecution in Landmark Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a landmark 6-3 decision, recognized for the first time that ex-presidents have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken...