#OTD Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, won his first heavyweight title by defeating champion Sonny Liston. Actress and singer Serayah narrates.

#OTD John Quincy Adams began to argue The Amistad case in front of the United States Supreme Court. Actress Anne-Marie Johnson narrates.

Happy heavenly birthday to scholar and activist W.E.B. Du Bois! Actor Malik Yoba narrates today's Quiztory lesson.

#OTD WWI veteran turned acclaimed painter Horace Pippin was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Actor Jean Elie narrates.

#OTD The Chicago Seven was acquitted of conspiracy charges but found guilty on other charges including intent to incite a riot. Actor William Jackson Harper narrates.

#OTD Speed skater Shani Davis won the 1000m event becoming the first African American athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. Singer LaTina Webb narrates.

#OTD The United States Senate passed the Missouri Compromise, an effort to address the nation's westward expansion with regards to restrictions on slavery. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban narrates.

Actor and recording artist Ice T was born in Newark, NJ. Actor Jovan Adepo celebrates him on his 63rd birthday.

#OTD Kweisi Mfume left the U.S. House of Representatives to accept the position of president of the NAACP. Actor Cedric Yarbrough narrates.

#OTD The first Fugitive Slave Act, guaranteeing the right of a slaveholder to recover an escaped slave, was signed into law by President George Washington. Comedian Loni Love narrates.