1995

Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk.

1952

Author Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man wins the National Book Award

1971

Satchel Paige inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame

Baseball Hall of Fame inducts Leroy “Satchel” Paige.

1944

 Novelist Alice Walker was born in Eatonton, Georgia.

1944 Novelist Alice Walker was born in Eatonton, Georgia.