On This Day in History

(AURN News) — Berry Gordy Jr., the visionary founder of Motown Records, was born in Detroit on Nov. 28, 1929. In the…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to…

(AURN News) — On this day, Nov. 24, 1956, Terry Lewis, one half of the groundbreaking production duo Jam & Lewis, was…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1934, a 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage at Amateur Night at the Apollo…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1978, tragedy unfolded in the Guyanese jungle at a settlement known as Jonestown. What began…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1989, November 17, Eddie Murphy’s “Harlem Nights” hit theaters. Written, directed by and starring Murphy,…

(AURN News) — On this day 65 years ago — Nov. 14, 1960 — 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black child…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1957, 34-year-old Charlie Sifford made history as the first African American to win a major…

On this day, Nov. 7, 1972, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young made history as the first Black Southerners elected to Congress since…

(AURN News) — On Election Day 2025, voters across the country are casting ballots in competitive races that could reshape local and…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1983, civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his historic run for president of…

(AURN News) — On this day in 1950, Earl Lloyd made history as the first African American to play in an NBA…