#OTD George Lewis Ruffin, a Massachusetts State Representative and the first African American to graduate from Harvard Law School, passed away at the age of 51. Actor Lance Reddick narrates.

#OTD Warren Moon, the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in Los Angeles, CA.

Happy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi! The fraternity was founded #OTD on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.

#OTD Happy birthday, Lisa Bonet! The Cosby Show actress was born #OTD in San Francisco, CA.

#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees College, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.

Happy 45th birthday to singer Tevin Campbell! The R&B star was born #OTD in Waxahachie, Texas.

#OTD Scientist and inventor Dr. George Carruthers received a patent for a device used to detect electromagnetic radiation at short wave lengths.

#OTD Andrew Hatcher was named Associate Press Secretary becoming the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.

#OTD The Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to integrate Little Rock's Central High School, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Basketball player Juaquin Hawkins narrates.

#OTD Recording artist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, Illinois.