This Day In Quiztory

#OTD The world lost a comedic genius. Comedy legend Richard Pryor died at the age of 65.

#OTD Hall of fame defensive end Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Comedian Rodney Perry celebrates the 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

#OTD Legendary entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. was born in New York City. Retired NFL wide receiver Brad Smith narrates.

#OTD Azie Taylor Morton, the 36th Treasurer of the United States and the first and only African American to hold the position, passed away at the age of 67. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.

#OTD The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified officially ending slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

#OTD Boxer Thomas "Hitman" Hearns defeated Wilfred Benitez in a majority decision to become the WBC super welterweight champion.

#OTD Michael Jackson's short film "Thriller" made its world premiere on MTV.

#OTD Recording artist and philanthropist Lou Rawls was born in Chicago, Illinois.

#OTD Playwright Alice Childress became the first African American woman to win an Obie Award, for best original Off Broadway production, for her play "Trouble In Mind."

Happy 82nd birthday, Tina Turner! The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, TN.

#OTD Rapper and producer Erick Sermon of EPMD was born in Bay Shore, NY. Happy birthday and Happy Thanksgiving!

#OTD Rookie running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 237 versus the Los Angeles Rams. Recording artist Steven Russell Harts narrates.

#OTD Inventor Andrew Jackson Beard received a patent for his jenny coupler, an automatic device that safely secured railroad cars.

#OTD George Branham III became the first black champion in the Professional Bowlers Association with his victory at the Brunswick Memorial World Open.

#OTD George Lewis Ruffin, a Massachusetts State Representative and the first African American to graduate from Harvard Law School, passed away at the age of 51. Actor Lance Reddick narrates.

#OTD Warren Moon, the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in Los Angeles, CA.

Happy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi! The fraternity was founded #OTD on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.

#OTD Happy birthday, Lisa Bonet! The Cosby Show actress was born #OTD in San Francisco, CA.

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

Happy 45th birthday to singer Tevin Campbell! The R&B star was born #OTD in Waxahachie, Texas.