February 9, 1964 – Arthur Ashe, Jr., becomes first African American on U.S. Davis Cup team. February 10, 1989 – Ronald H. Brown is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee. February 11, 1990 – Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. February 12, 1909 – NAACP founded in New York City. February... [Read More]