Patricia Bath
Born: 11/4/1942 Manhattan, New YorkAmerican ophthalmologist, inventor and academic. She has broken ground for women and African Americans in a number of areas. Prior to Bath, no woman had served on the staff of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, headed a post-graduate training program in
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Norbert Rillieux receives a patent for vacuum panthat evaporates saccharine ju
Norbert Rillieux receives a patent for vacuum panthat evaporates saccharine juice in a more effectivemanner than currently being used; he receives a second patent for the vacuum pan three years later.
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Jan
0
1834
Max Robinson, first African American news anchor for a major television network
Max Robinson, first African American news anchor for a major television network died today.
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Dec
20
1988
African American and Black History Blog
African American and Black History Blog
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U.S. Navy 1st Black Officer
In 1942, the U.S. Navy commissions its first black officer, Harvard University medical student Bernard Whitfield Robinson.
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Jun
18
1999
F.M. Jones patents starter generator
Jones, F. M. Starter Generator July 12, 1949 Patent No. 2475842
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Jul
12
1949
Ice Cream Scooper Invented
Alfred L. Cralle invented the ice cram scooper, patent #576,395
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Feb
2
1897
Frank Robinson named manager of the Cleveland
Frank Robinson named manager of the Cleveland Indians and became the first Black manager in the major leagues.
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Oct
3
1974
InventHelp’s National TV Ad Featuring George Foreman (30 sec)
Do you have an idea for an invention or new product? We help everyday inventors patent and submit their ideas to companies. As George says, “Call my friends at InventHelp”! Call 1-800-INVENTION or click here for more
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Baltimore Orioles manager Frank Robinson
Baltimore Orioles manager Frank Robinson is named assistant general manager of the club, the third African American to become as assistant GM.
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Jun
4
1991
J. Ross patents Bailing Press
Ross, J. Bailing Press Sept 05, 1899 Patent No. 632,539
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Sep
5
1899
Marjorie Joyner--patent for hair wave machine
Patent for a permanent wave machine which could
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Nov
27
1928
Robinson, Jack (Jackie) Roosevelt (1919–1972)
When Jackie Robinson took the field on April 15, 1947 wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, he became the first African American in over fifty years to play on a major league baseball team. In the process, he broke through baseball’s color line that had relegated African American players to the
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Dancer Bojangles dies
Tap dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson dies in New York city.
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Nov
28
1949
Black Inventors and Their Patent Numbers
There have been many famous African American Inventors who have altered history due to their advancements to fields such as education, science, agriculture, and communication. There are over twenty African American inventors listed below including the unique patent number(s) assigned to their
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Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee was born in 1849 and lived most of his life in Boston, Massachusetts. Lee was very prominent in the food services industry, having begun working as a boy at a bakery. He soon began preparing, cooking and serving food, eventually opening two successful restaurants in the Boston area. In
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson appears on the cover of Life magazine; first time an African American is featured on the cover in the magazines 13 year history
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May
10
1950
Henry Blair receives a patent for his "cotton planter"invention.
Henry Blair receives a patent for his cotton planter invention.
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Jan
0
1836
Julia Child
Name at birth: Julia McWilliams
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First black manager inmajor league baseball.
On August 31, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, U.S., American professional baseball player and manager Frank Robinson was born. He was the first black manager in major league baseball.
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Aug
31
1935
George Alcorn patents fabrication of spectrometer
Patent # 4,618,380
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Oct
21
1986
20 Reasons Why Marvin Gaye Remains An Icon
Born April 2, 1939 in Washington, D.C, Marvin Gaye began his career as a session drummer before becoming one of the greatest male solo artists of all-time. He recorded thirteen number one singles, seven number one albums, and his 1971 Whats Going On is considered one of the greatest albums in
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List of African-American inventors and scientists
This list of African-American inventors and scientists documents many of the African Americans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries in the course of their lives. These have ranged from practical everyday devices to applications and scientific discoveries in diverse
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Jackie Robinson is honored by the U.S. Post
Jackie Robinson is honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a commemorative stamp, the fifth in its Black Heritage USA series.
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Aug
2
1982
Birthday
Nancy Wilson, 62, singer , Born Chillicothe, Ohio Feb. 20, 1937
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Feb
0
1937
H.H. Reynolds patents safety gate for bridge
Reynolds, H. H. Safely Gate for Bridges Oct. 07, 1890 Patent No. 437,937
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Oct
7
1890
Virgie Ammons patents fireplace damper actuator
Virgie M. Ammons of Eglon, West Virginia
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Sep
30
1975
Soldier & patriot James Robinson is born. When he won a medal for bravery at th
Soldier & patriot James Robinson is born. When he won a medal for bravery at the Battle of Yorktown, he was promised his freedom for fighting with the Americans. After the war, he was sold back into slavery.
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Nov
28
1753
Negro Baseball Leagues
The Negro Baseball Leagues were professional leagues in the United States for players of African descent. At its height of popularity--from 1920 through World War II, Negro Baseball Leagues were an integral part of African-American life and culture during the Jim Crow
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Dec
21
1911
Black History Month - African American Inventors
Anthony Phills received U.S. patent #5,136,787 on August 11, 1992 for a ruler template for computer
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Aug
11
1992

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