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April 24, 1919

Birth of David Blackwell

David Blackwell, a pioneering African American mathematician and statistician, was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

April 30, 1965

Election to the National Academy of Sciences

David Blackwell was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing his contributions to mathematics and statistics.

January 1, 1980

David Blackwell's Presidential Appointment

David Blackwell was appointed as the first African American president of the American Statistical Association.

July 8, 2010

David Blackwell's Death

David Blackwell passed away in Berkeley, California, leaving a legacy in mathematics and statistics.

January 1, 1951

David Blackwell's Work on Bayesian Statistics

David Blackwell published significant work on Bayesian statistics, contributing to the field's development.

September 1, 1968

Founding of the Blackwell School

The Blackwell School was established to promote education and support for African American students.

March 1, 1970

David Blackwell's Contributions to Game Theory

David Blackwell made important contributions to game theory, influencing the field significantly.

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