July 6, 1957 – Althea Gibson wins women’s singles title at Wimbledon, becoming first African American to win tennis’s most prestigious award. July 7, 1948 – Cleveland Indians sign pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. July 8, 1943 – Faye Wattleton, first African American director of Planned Parenthood, born. uly 9, 1893 – Dr. Daniel Hale Williams […]
