#OTD in 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, DC.

#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.

We celebrate the life and legacy of actor and comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who passed away on this day in 1977.

#OTD in 1964, women's rights advocate Anna Julia Cooper passed away at the age of 105.

#OTD in 2000, the home of entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

#OTD in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.

#OTD in 2009, the United States Senate confirmed Eric Holder as the 82nd U.S. Attorney General and the first African American to hold the position. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.

#OTD in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Selma, AL during a march to protest voter registration practices. Actor Ernest L. Thomas narrates.

#OTD in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away at the age of 60.

#OTD in 2001, General Colin Powell was sworn in as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the first African American to hold that position.