may 18, 1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson
Description:
Plessy who was 1/8 African American was asked to sit with the African Americans in their train cart. When refused he was arrested and charged. The ruled against Plessy stating that the 14th amendment was only attended to give political and civil equality.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 18, 1896
Now
~ 130 years ago