#OTD Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio to win the world middleweight title for the fifth time. Phoenix, Arizona school administrator Monica Baird narrates with an intro by singer LaTina Webb.

Today we celebrate civil and women's rights activist Dorothy Height. Recording artist Vivian Green narrates.

#OTD Maynard Jackson, the first black mayor of Atlanta, GA, was born in Dallas TX. Educator Catisha Toney narrates with a special intro from actor William Jackson Harper.

The musical "Mr. Wonderful" starring Sammy Davis, Jr. opened at The Broadway Theatre and ran for 383 performances. Elementary school counselor Suzanne Bicknase narrates.

#OTD The National Football League stripped the 1993 Super Bowl game from the state of Arizona for not having a paid holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday. Singer LaTina Webb narrates.

Happy heavenly birthday, Charley Pride! The country singer would have been 87 today. High school administrator Elizabeth Marrero narrates.

#OTD The first African American officers to serve on active duty in the United States Navy were commissioned.

#OTD U.S. Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to deliver a speech on the Senate floor. Elementary school principal Dr. Saundra Russell Smith narrates.

#OTD President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Congress to pass legislation that would guarantee voting rights for all. Elementary school principal Linda Golston narrates.

#OTD Billie Thomas Jr., best known for his portrayal of the character Buckwheat, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Elementary school teacher Kimiko Cowley-Pettis narrates.