#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.

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

#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.

#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.

#OTD Andrew Hatcher was appointed associate press secretary under President John F. Kennedy making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.

#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.

#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!

#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.

#OTD Bob Douglas, regarded as the "father of black professional basketball," was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the British West Indies. Actress Caryn Ward narrates.

#OTD Hall of fame radio broadcaster Hal Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.