1. In 1796, Boston African Society was established with forty-four members.
2. In 1805, The African Baptist Church is organized in Boston, Mass.
3. In 1885, William C. Carter, inventor, patented an umbrella stand (U.S. patent#323,397).
4. In 1891, H. Linden received Patent for Piano Truck
5. In 1953, Solomon Harper received Patent for Thermostatic Control Hair Curlers
6. In 1974, Roberta Flack receives a gold record for the single, “Feel Like Makin’ Love”.
7. In 1984, Carl Lewis wins the 3rd of 4 gold medals (200 meter sprint) at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
Written by Johnny B. Moore
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