1884- The telephone was invented by Granville T. Woods. His invention was far more superior to the invention of Alexander Graham Bell.
1923- Roland Hayes became the first Black to sing in the Symphony Hall in Boston. The 1917 concert did not attract much public attention, but another in the same venue held on this day, was triumphant.
1969- M.V. Brown designed a "Home Security System with Television Surveillance" for the homeowner to view the visitor on a television screen and the visitor also able to view a screen. The homeowner could open the door via a manual lock mechanism. Patent No. 3,482,037 December 2, 1969
1975- Ohio State running back Archie Griffin becomes the first person ever to win the Heisman Trophy twice. He went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals and was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
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