#OTD Boxer Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title with a TKO of Tony Musto.

#OTD The U.S. Postal Service issued its first postage stamp honoring an African American, scholar Booker T. Washington. Radio personality Dyana Williams narrates.

#OTD Jockey Kevin Krigger rode Goldencents to victory at the Santa Anita Derby. Comedian Luenell narrates.

#OTD Foster Auditorium on the campus of the University of Alabama, site of the infamous "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" incident, was declared a National Historic Landmark. Actor Charles Michael Davis narrates.

Happy heavenly birthday, Marvin Gaye! Today we celebrate the Motown recording artist on what would be his 82nd birthday.

#OTD Clara Hale, founder of Hale House, a home for children who were born addicted to drugs, was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

#OTD The Chicago Cubs unveiled a statue at Wrigley Field to honor the player nicknamed "Mr. Cub," Ernie Banks.

#OTD Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was incorporated, three years after it was founded on the campus of Howard University. DJ and producer Galestian narrates.

Sixteen years ago today, we lost criminal defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. Phoenix, AZ educator Kareem Neal celebrates his life and legacy.

#OTD August Wilson's play "Fences" premiered on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 525 performances.