Heritage Highlights – Week of January 20

Week of January 20

1/20/1992 – President Bush declares M. L. King, Jr. birthday national holiday.

1/21/1824 – Osai Tutu Kwamina defeated British at Assamaka, Ashanti.

1/22/1793 – Benjamin Banneker helped plan Washington, DC.

1/23/1977 – First ABC-TV showing of “Roots”.

1/24/1991 – Aids recognized as major health threat to African Americans

1/25/1966 – Constance B. Motley appointed federal judge, first woman.

1/26/1961 – Carl T. Rowan, journalist, given White House job.