1986 — Ellison Onizuka, the first Asian American to reach space, dies in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. September 4, 2012 By Admin
1988 — President Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing redress to interned Japanese Americans. September 4, 2012 By Admin
1993 — Connie Chung becomes the first Asian American nightly news anchor for a major network. September 4, 2012 By Admin
1996 — Gary Locke becomes the first Asian American governor of a state in the continental United States. September 4, 2012 By Admin
2000 — Norman Y. Mineta becomes the first Asian American to serve in the cabinet of the president after being appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Bill Clinton. September 4, 2012 By Admin
2001 — Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao becomes the first Asian American woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. September 4, 2012 By Admin
2009 — Gary Locke appointed to President Obama’s cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. September 4, 2012 By Admin
