Today In History Spotlights Jan. 13, 1966, Robert C. Weaver Becomes First African-American Cabinet Member

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Robert C. Weaver is appointed to become the first African-American cabinet member. A member of the Democratic Party, Weaver was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and served on the H.U.D. from 1966-1968.

Likewise, he also served as a member of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Bowery Savings Bank, NAACP, and other organizations. Weaver passed away on July 17, 1997.

What Happened On This Day – January 13

2012 The cruise ship Costa Concordia sinks, killing 32. The ship’s captain was later accused of imprudence, negligence, and incompetence.
2001 An earthquake devastates El Salvador. This quake killed nearly 1000 people; at least 315 people feel victim to a second quake on February 13, 2001.
2000 Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Microsoft. Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975 together with Paul Allen.
1968 Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison. The album “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” became a huge success.
1915 The worst earthquake in Italian history kills 30,000. The quake hit the town of Avezzano, about 100 km (60 m) east of Rome.

Births On This Day – January 13

1978 Nate Silver – American journalist, statistician, developed PECOTA
1970 Marco Pantani – Italian cyclist
1969 Stephen Hendry – Scottish snooker player
1964 Bill Bailey – English comedian, actor, singer, guitarist
1887 George Gurdjieff – Armenian mystic

Deaths On This Day – January 13

2007 Michael Brecker – American saxophonist, composer
1978 Hubert Humphrey – American politician, 38th Vice President of the United States
1962 Ernie Kovacs – American comedian, actor
1941 James Joyce – Irish author
1929 Wyatt Earp – American police officer

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Garrett Smith is a writer for NRN and recent graduate from Western Carolina University. He is a history major with a minor in political science. As a Conservative, Smith believes that the Left has taken over America's education system, which means they now control its history. To make their fellow Americans feel guilty, they often invoke a feeling of "American Shame" in students, indoctrinating them with radical, un-American ideas. It is Smith's goal to teach Americans the true history of America, and along with this, use its history to explain what makes us great.