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Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, pictured here on their FBI "Missing" poster. (NPR) On this day in 1964, a shallow grave was discovered in Neshoba County, Mississippi, by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the US Navy. Located in Mississippi's dense, swampy backcountry, the grave contained the bodies of three…
Robinson early on in his career as "no. 42". Although he began his career on first base, Robinson - through relentless practice - eventually became one of the best hitters in the league. (Jackie Robinson.com) On this day in 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced off against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field, NYC. At first…
Muhammad Ali seconds after knocking out Sonny Liston. The 1964 victory raised Ali's profile and enabled him to join the Nation of Islam. (Time) On this day in 1964, Cassius Clay - African American heavyweight boxer and activist - changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Ali had converted to Islam in 1961 and became friends…
American activist Rosa Parks is fingerprinted after being removed forcibly from a Montgomery bus in 1956. (source: Wikimedia Commons) On this day in 1956 the United States Supreme Court passed the Browder v. Gayle ruling, stating that the Alabama practice of segregating public buses was unconstitutional. The ruling ended the Montgomery Bus Boycott - which…
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