#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.

#OTD Publisher Nancy Maynard, one-time owner of he Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, NY.

#OTD The song "Baby Love," the second of five consecutive number one singles by The Supremes, began a four week run atop the Billboard Hot 100.

#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader of the Underground Railroad, was born in New Garden, North Carolina.

#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.

#OTD Recording artist and musician Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

#OTD Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. became the first African American army general in the United States.

#OTD Jazz musician and composer Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert celebrates his life and legacy.

#OTD The U.S. Air Force Officer's Training School added the historical account of the Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots to their curriculum.

#OTD The United States Navy began admitting African American women to serve.