Today in labor history: Harvey Milk elected to office
On this day in 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
Today in labor history: Nat Turner captured
On this day in 1831, Nat Turner, leader of one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history was captured.
Today in labor history: Birth of poet Dylan Thomas
Some of Thomas's poems have entered the canon of poetry in the English language. His "Do not go gentle into that good night" has become almost a popular saying.
Today in labor history: Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize
On Oct. 14, 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
