Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
February 28: This Day in Black History was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. Tasha Smith
1971: Actress Tasha Smith was born on this day in Camden, New Jersey.
2. Native Son published
1940: Native Son by Richard Wright was published.
3. Bubba Smith
1945: Former NFL player turned actor Bubba Smith was born. He passed away in 2011, aged 66.
4. Gilbert Gottfried
1955: Stand-up comedian, actor and voice artist Gilbert Gottfried was born. He turns 59 today.
5. Adrian Dantley
1955: NBA Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley was born. He turns 59 today.
6. Ollie Matson
1959: NFL trade: The Chicago Cardinals traded Ollie Matson to LA Rams for 9 players. When he retired in 1966, his career all-purpose yards were second only to Jim Brown. Matson was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.
7. Rae Dawn Chong
1961: Actress Rae Dawn Chong was born. She turns 53 today.
8. Natalie Cole
1976: Natalie Cole took home Grammy Awards for ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female’ for the song ‘This Will Be’ on this day at the 18th Annual Grammy Awards Show.
