1976 Death Paul Robeson, athlete/lawyer/singer, dies in Philadelphia at 77 1973 Event Black Sports Hall of Fame forms: Paul Robeson, Elgin Baylor, Jesse Owens, Jim Brown, Wilma Rudolph, Joe Louis and Althea Gibson elected 1949 Event Riot prevents Paul Robeson from singing near Peekskill, New York 1945 Event Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing and acting achievements 1898 Birthday Paul Robeson, born in Philadelphia, singer, Old Man River 1896 Birthday Eslanda Goode, U.S. anthropology/author under Paul Robeson
