December 8, 1925 – Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., born. December 9, 1872 – P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana becomes first African American governor in U.S. December 10, 1950 – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche becomes first black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. December 11, 1938 – Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner born. December 12, 1899 – George F.... [Read More]
