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Barack Obama is elected as the first African American President of the United States (November 4th, 2008)

First Black President of the United States

Barack Obama is elected as the 44th president of the United States.

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff born

April 1, 1948

James Chambers better known as Jimmy Cliff is born in St. James, Jamaica. Cliff is most well known for his hit song and movie both title "The Harder They Come."

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