Hiram Rhodes Revels of Mississippi was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Senator on this date in 1870.
Casius Clay, boxing legend, changed his name to Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam on this date in 1964 immediately after winning his first heavyweight title (KO of Sonny Liston, round seven).
Elijah Muhammad, activist and founder of the Nation of Islam, died at age 77 in Chicago, IL, on this date in 1975.
Casius Clay, boxing legend, changed his name to Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam on this date in 1964 immediately after winning his first heavyweight title (KO of Sonny Liston, round seven).
Elijah Muhammad, activist and founder of the Nation of Islam, died at age 77 in Chicago, IL, on this date in 1975.
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