1881 – Blanche Kelso Bruce Becomes Register of the Treasury
On this day in 1881, Blanche Kelso Bruce was sworn in as Register of the Treasury under the Garfield administration. He maintained government accounting records and had his signature placed on all U.S. currency. He held this position until 1885. Prior to this appointment, he was the first African American Senator to serve a full term, representing Mississippi from 1875 to 1881.
1952 – Mr. T is Born
Television personality “Mr. T,” born Laurence Tureaud, was born this day in 1952. Mr. T became a celebrity bodyguard working for stars like Diana Ross and Muhammad Ali. Known for his bold personality, gold chains, and iconic mohawk, he was discovered by Sylvester Stallone, who cast him in Rocky III as Clubber Lang. His most famous role was in the hit television series The A-Team as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus. Over the years, he has made small appearances in television and film.
