July 8
July 8, 2010
Denzel Washington Wins Tony Award
On June 13, 2010, Denzel Washington won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Troy Maxson in August Wilson's "Fences." Wilson's plays chronicled the African American experience in each decade of the 20th century.
Sources
1. Denzel Washington Wins Tony Award for Best Actor - PBSJuly 8, 2010
David Blackwell's Death
David Blackwell passed away in Berkeley, California, leaving a legacy in mathematics and statistics.
People: David Blackwell
Sources
1. David Blackwell, 1919-2010 — University of California, Berkeley2. David Blackwell — National Academy of SciencesJuly 8, 2021
Zaila Avant-garde wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Zaila Avant-garde won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, marking a historic achievement as the first African American champion.
People: Zaila Avant-garde
Sources
1. Zaila Avant-garde makes history as first African American to win Scripps National Spelling Bee — PBS NewsHour2. Zaila Avant-garde Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee — Smithsonian MagazineLink copied!
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