This Day In Quiztory

#OTD Byron De La Beckwith was convicted for the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. Musician Kevin Eubanks narrates.

#OTD Delegates from several southern states convened in Montgomery, AL to establish the Confederate States of America. Actor Obba Babatundé narrates.

#OTD Civil rights activists James Weldon and Grace Nail Johnson were wed in Brooklyn, NY. Actor Harold Perrineau narrates.

#OTD Eric Holder was confirmed as the 82nd United States Attorney General. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.

#OTD The USPS issued the Harriet Tubman postage stamp making her the first African American woman to receive the honor. Actress Nicole Ari Parker narrates.

#OTD The miniseries "Roots" aired on ABC. Linda Golston, principal at Williams Elementary School in Gary, IN, narrates with a special introduction from actor Obba Babatundé

#OTD Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was involved in a career ending car accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Kareem Neal, educator at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ, celebrates the baseball hall of famer.

On this date in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away. Today we celebrate her life and legacy.

#OTD Condoleezza Rice became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith, principal at Carl Sandburg Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by actor Harold Perrineau.

Today we celebrate recording artist Etta James on what would be her 83rd birthday. Monica Baird, educator at Choice Learning Academy in Phoenix, AZ, narrates today's lesson.

Today we celebrate soul singer Sam Cooke on what would be his 90th birthday.

#OTD Blues recording artist B.B. King donated his personal record collection to the University of Mississippi. Gary Community School Corporation administrator Chelsea Whittington narrates with a special introduction by actress Melissa L. Williams.

#OTD Marvin Gaye's single "What's Going On" was released. BenQuila Smith, assistant principal at Cunningham Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by entrepreneur Mark Cuban

Today we celebrate publisher John H. Johnson, founder of the iconic magazines, Ebony and Jet

#OTD Willie O'Ree integrated the National Hockey League. Dr. Paige McNulty, emergency manager for Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, IN, narrates with a special introduction by actor Vaughn Hebron.

We remember Biddy Mason, a slave turned California real estate entrepreneur, who passed away #OTD. Gary Community Schools administrator Janice Barnett narrates with a special intro by actor Jovan Adepo.

#OTD Diana Ross and The Supremes gave their final curtain call at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Seventh grade teacher Zachary Kosenka from Bailly STEM Academy Middle School in Gary, IN narrates with a special intro by actor Jean Elie.

#OTD Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on the campus of Howard University.

Today we celebrate a pioneer in law enforcement, Bass Reeves, who passed away on this day in 1910. Second grade teacher Alicia Griffin from Glen Park Academy in Gary, IN narrates with a special intro from actress Anne-Marie Johnson.

Today we share some history on the first African American students to enroll at the University of Georgia. The narrative is being read by Elizabeth Marrero, administrator at West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, IN, with a special intro by actress Carly Hughes.