1946 Event University of Tennessee refuses to play Duquesne U, because they may use a black player in their basketball game 1905 Birthday Earl "Fatha" Hines, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, jazz pianist, Deep Forest 1758 Event Britain capture Ft. Duquesne (Pittsburgh) from French 1755 Event Battle at Duquesne (Pittsburgh): French troops beat British 1754 Event George Washington defeats French and indians at Ft. Duquesne near Pittsburgh
