March 12
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 CenterMarch 12, 1904
Birth of William H. Hastie
William H. Hastie, the first African American federal judge, was born.
People: William H. Hastie
Sources
1. William H. Hastie — U.S. Courts2. William H. Hastie — The HistoryMakersMarch 12, 1976
Death of William H. Hastie
William H. Hastie, a notable civil rights advocate and judge, passed away.
People: William H. Hastie
Sources
1. William H. Hastie — The National Park Service2. William H. Hastie, 1904-1976 — The Library of CongressMarch 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 InstitutionLink copied!
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