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Sat, 04.13.1963

The First Black Actor Wins The Oscar for (Best Male Actor)

On this date in 1963, the Academy of Motion Pictures gave the Oscar for Best Male Actor to a Black actor for the first time.

Sidney Poitier won the honor for his performance in Lilies of the Field.

Reference:

History.com

Newsweek.com

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