August 29, 1920 – Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker was born. August 30, 1983 – Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., became the first African American astronaut in space. August 31, 1836 – Henry Blair patented the cotton planter. September 1, 1891 – Halle T.D. Johnson became the first woman of any race to practice medicine […]
