FROM PRINCESS WALL PORTRAITURE Today in Black History for June 23rd 1. 2003 - Maynard Jackson, three term mayor of Atlanta dies at age 65. Maynard Jackson, three term mayor of Atlanta dies at age 65. 2. 1997 - Betty Shabazz dies at 61, in NeW York City 3 weeks aftwer receiving burns ovet Betty Shabazz dies at 61, in NeW York City 3 weeks aftwer receiving burns ovet 80% of her body. Share this Fact! 3. 1970 - Charles Rangel defeated Adam Clayton Powell Charles Rangel defeated Adam Clayton Powell in Democratic primary in Harlem, ending the political career of one of the major political symbols of the post-World War II period. Share this Fact! 4. 1940 - In 1940, Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. She became In 1940, Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. She became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals. Share this Fact! 5. 1909 - Track star Wilma Rudolph born Wilma Glodean Ruduolph Ward was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. Winner of three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Ward was named Athlete of the Year in 1960 and 1961. Share this Fact! 6. 1904 - Gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith born Birthday of gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Smith appeared in the film "Say Amen Somebody."
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