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September 8, 1954

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 […]

Angela Bassett American Actress, Director, Producer, and Activist is born.