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March 12, 1932

Andrew Young Born

Born March 12, 1932, Andrew Young was a key strategist in the civil rights movement and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President Carter and later as mayor of Atlanta.

People: Andrew Young
Sources
1. Andrew Young - The King Center
March 12, 1904

Birth of William H. Hastie

William H. Hastie, the first African American federal judge, was born.

Sources
1. William H. Hastie — U.S. Courts2. William H. Hastie — The HistoryMakers
March 12, 1976

Death of William H. Hastie

William H. Hastie, a notable civil rights advocate and judge, passed away.

Sources
1. William H. Hastie — The National Park Service2. William H. Hastie, 1904-1976 — The Library of Congress
March 12, 1933

Birth of Quincy Jones

Renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was born.

People: Quincy Jones
Sources
1. Quincy Jones Biography — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2. Quincy Jones — Smithsonian Institution

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