Oh What A Year!
On September 8, 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first African American man to win the U.S. Open, defeating Tom Okker in the final match. His victory in the inaugural Open era tournament, where professionals were allowed to compete for prize money, marked a historic moment in tennis and civil rights. The only Black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
HemisFair ’68 was the official 1968 World’s Fair (or International Exposition) held in San Antonio, Texas, from April 6…
March 12, The New Hampshire primary election brings shocking results. The Eugene McCarthy campaign, benefitting…
September 1, Democratic nominee Hubert Humphrey kicks off his presidential campaign at New York City’s…
September 7, Women’s Liberation groups, joined by members of New York NOW, target the Miss America…