B H This Day in Black History
← All Topics

Aviation

2 facts

January 16, 1941

Tuskegee Airmen Activated

The 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first Black military aviation unit, was activated at Tuskegee.

militaryaviationworld_war_ii
January 26, 1892

Bessie Coleman Born

Pioneer aviator Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, was born.

aviationpioneerwomen
Before you go...

Get a powerful moment in Black history delivered to your inbox every morning. Free, 30-second read.

Free · Unsubscribe anytime