#OnThisDay, 29 Feb 1940, Hattie McDaniel wins the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in 'Gone With the Wind'.
She is the first person of colour to win an Oscar.
You can read more about McDaniel’s Oscar on our blog: https://carvehername.org.uk/hattie-mcdaniels-oscar/
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