2009 – Michael Jackson Passes Away
On June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson passed away. Jackson, often recognized as the “King of Pop,” had a career that spanned nearly his entire lifetime. Known for his record-breaking albums, iconic dance moves, innovative music videos, and controversy, Jackson is one of the most influential figures in the music industry. He died at age 50 from acute propofol intoxication. His doctor was later convicted of manslaughter and found criminally negligent for administering the lethal prescription combination that led to Jackson’s death.
1941 – President Roosevelt Issues Executive Order 8802
On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, banning racial discrimination in defense industry jobs and federal employment. The order came after civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph threatened a large protest in Washington, D.C., to demand equal job opportunities for African Americans. The order created the Fair Employment Practices Committee to investigate discrimination complaints and helped open thousands of wartime jobs to Black workers. This resulted in the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West.
