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July 6, 1957
Althea Gibson Wins Wimbledon
Althea Gibson became the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title at Wimbledon.
September 8, 1957
Althea Gibson Wins U.S. National Championships
Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win a Grand Slam tennis title.
August 25, 1927
Althea Gibson Born
Althea Gibson, the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title, was born in Silver, South Carolina.
August 25, 1927
Birth of Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was born in Silver, South Carolina, and became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.