*On this date in 1995, the first Black Astronaut walked in space.
During that week in February (2nd thru the 11th) Astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., was the Payload Commander on STS-63 the first flight of the joint Russian-American Space Program.
His mission endeavors for NASA fulfilled his boyhood dream and history was established.
Reference:
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