Today in Black History ... February 16

11:29 PM by Unknown

1923 - Bessie Smith's First Recording
On this day Bessie Smith makes her first recording, "Down Hearted Blues," which sells 800,000 copies for Columbia Records.



1951 - New York City Council passes bill prohibiting racial discrimination
New York City Council passed bill prohibiting racial discrimination in city-assisted housing developments.
1970 - Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier becomes world heavyweight boxing champion

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