With the sun setting on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the United States House and Senate vote to extend the act, despite the fact that Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina attempted a 10-day fillibuster.

Thelonious Monk, considered the originator of bebop, dies of a stroke. Monk’s unusual and sometimes jarring compositions brought jazz to a new level of complexity, though his popularity sometimes suffered for his esoteric style.

Bryant Gumbel becomes first African American to co-host a network morning show.

Negro Baseball League legend Leroy "Satchel" Paige died on this date. Paige is best known for his variety of pitches including the "hesitation pitch" and for baffling batters at the plate. He entered the Major Leagues at the age of 42 in 1948 with the Cleveland Indians and helped the team win the pennant that year.

Andrew Young was elected mayor of Atlanta, Georgia on this date.