On this date in history

[AC_Exotic]

On this day in 1884, John Lynch was elected national chairman of the Republican party. He was the 1st black citizen to serve as the chair of a national political party.

 

[Ponca Dan]

On this day in 1884, John Lynch was elected national chairman of the Republican party. He was the 1st black citizen to serve as the chair of a national political party.

More importantly on this date in 1964 I had the first date with the girl who would become my wife. 55 years and still going strong!