In the late 1920s, Huff-Daland Dusters began carrying passengers. As the service grew, it renamed itself Delta Air Service for the Mississippi Delta region it covered.

A pee wee basketball league in Rochester is honoring the first African American to play in an NBA game, which was played in Rochester 75 years ago. On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd played for the ...

Friday marks the 75th anniversary of the first NBA game featuring an African American player, celebrated in Rochester. In 1950, Earl Lloyd made history by playing for the ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game. Lloyd was a ...

The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.

Three-quarters of a century ago, the NBA witnessed the debut of a pioneer credited as a “truly historic figure in American ...

Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2025. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today in history: In 1984, Indira Gandhi, India’s Prime Minister for more than 15 years, was ...

American tennis star Venus Williams makes her professional debut as a 14 year old with a 6-3, 6-4 win over former NCAA ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on October 31. Check what happened ...

1964 — Kelso, running in what is billed as his final race in New York, wins his fifth consecutive Jockey Club Gold Cup, surpassing Round Table as the all-time money-winning thoroughbred. Kelso runs ...

1988 — The first Monday Night NFL game was played in Indianapolis; Colts beat the Broncos 55-23.

Debut Games. On October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court and into history as the first Black player to play in an NBA game, becoming a Pioneer in the NBA.