This Day In Black History:February 7- 1st Negro History Week Observed

This Day In Black History: February 7th- Chris Rock Born, Alcorn A&M Opened

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Here’s some key events that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts

1.	1974 – Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain Grenada achieves independence from Great Britain
2.	1967 – Chris Rock Born Comedian, author, recording artist, actor, and talk show host Chris Rock was born in South Carolina. He will become a critically comedian, hosting his self titled show on HBO. He will also bring to the forefront a boycott of the flag of his birthplace. He will star in and make a few movies of his own.
3.	1946 – Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill Filibuster in U.S. Senate killed FEPC bill.
4.	1945 – Irwin Molison appointed to Customs Court Irwin Molison appointed judge of the US Customs Court.
5.	1926 – Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first tim Negro History week originated by Carter G.Woodson is observed for the first time .
6.	1926 – Black History Week Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month.
7.	1883 – Eubie Blake born Eubie Blake, pianist, born.
8.	1872 – Alcorn A&M College opened Alcorn A&M College opened.