1- Black Fact = 1914 (May 13)- Joe Louis, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, was born in Lexington, AL, on this date. Louis defended his title for 12 years during an amazing span of 25 title fights.
2- Black Fact = 1891 (May 13)- Isaac Burns Murphy, jockey who rode a horse named “Kingman,” became the first person to win the Kentucky Derby three times on this date. Murphy also won in 1884 and 1890.
3- Black Fact = 1950 (May 13)- Stevie Wonder (born Steveland Judkins Morris), legendary singer and composer, was born in Saginaw, MI, on this date. “Mon Cherie Amour,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You” are some of his huge hits.
4- Black Fact = 1969 (May 13)- (James) Charles Evers, civil rights activist, became mayor of Fayette, MS, on this date.
5- Black Fact = 1990 (May 13)- George Augustus Stallings was ordained the first Bishop of the African-American Catholic Church on this date. #theraydiotwins
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