February 1, 1998

Lillian Eliane Fishburne became the first black woman promoted to Rear Admiral (RDML) in the United States Navy.

Lillian Fishburne – Rear Admiral – Associated Links:

Lillian Fishburne | The Black Past Organization: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/fishburne-lillian-e-1949
Rear Admiral Lillian Fishburne – War History | Black History in America: http://www.myblackhistory.net/Lillian_Fishburne.htm
Rear Admiral Lillian Fishburne | The History Makers: http://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/radm-lillian-fishburne
Rear Admiral Lillian Fishburne | Military.com: https://www.military.com/navy/rear-adm-lillian-fishburne.html

April 10, 1987

Maya Reis Gabeira Brazilian big wave surfer is born.

Ruby Nell Bridges American civil rights activist is born.

Donyale Luna American Supermodel and Actress who is recognized as the "First Black Supermodel" is born.

Jackie Ormes American cartoonist was born. She is known as the first Black woman cartoonist a

Jamesetta Hawkins, best known as Etta James American singer is born.

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir served as the fourth President of Iceland from […]

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