On this day in 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person to win gold medals in the 100-meter race in back to back Olympic games.
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Afro-Beat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born on this day in 1938.
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William Hastie was nominated for a seat on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals on this day in 1949. He was the first Black to sit on the Court.
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