William T. Coleman becomes the second African American to serve on a presidential cabinet when1991"> Gerald R. Ford names him Secretary of Transportation.

Golfer Lee Elder tees off as the first African American to play in the Master's Tournament.

Dr. Percy L. Julian died on this date in1991"> Chicago, Illinois.

Cicely Tyson wins two1991"> Emmys for "Best Lead Actress in a Drama" and "Actress of the Year, Special" for her moving portrayal of the fictional Civil War slave Jane Pittman in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Comedian and actress Jackie1991"> "Moms" Mabley died on this date in White Plains, New York.

World Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles died on this date in1991"> Chicago, Illinois. Charles had a career record of 98 wins, 25 losses, and one draw.

Dr. Samuel B. Rosser became the first Black certified pediatric surgeon on this date.

Tennis great1991"> Arthur Ashe wins the Wimbledon Men's Singles.

Black tennis pioneer Althea Gibson won the singles tennis title at Wimbledon on this date in England.

Educator1991"> Marva Collins starts Westside Preparatory School on the second floor of her house located in the inner-city of Chicago, Illinois.

Eugene A. Marino is consecrated Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of the United States. He is the first African American to hold this position.

White students riot in1991"> protest of the desegregation of Boston public schools, attacking blacks at random and boycotting classes. Although police help to defuse the tension, it flares up again a month later when white students attack a Haitian boy.

Frank Robinson is selected as the new manager for the Cleveland Indians baseball team becoming the first black manager in the major leagues. He acts as both player and manager for the Indians from 1975 to 1977.

Serving four consecutive terms as Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, George Brown is the first African American elected to that office.

Pro golfer Tiger Woods was born Eldrick Woods on this date in Cypress, California.