Althea Gibson: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media added. | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
| Media added. | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Aug 21, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 06, 2024 | ||
| Changed “black” to “Black” throughout article. | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: BlackPast.org - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Jan 21, 2019 | ||
| Deleted photographs. | Jan 09, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: International Tennis Hall of Fame - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Aug 23, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: The New York Times - Althea Gibson, First Black Wimbledon Champion, Dies at 76. | Dec 16, 2016 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Nov 20, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: BlackHistoryNow - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Feb 19, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: BlackPast.org - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Feb 19, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: African American Registry - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Feb 19, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Women's Hall of Fame - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Feb 19, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Hickoksports.com - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Jan 24, 2013 | ||
| Media added. | May 05, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Althea Gibson Foundation - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Sep 05, 2006 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Althea Gibson Foundation - Biography of Althea Gibson. | Sep 05, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Nov 13, 2003 | ||
| Article revised. | Jan 12, 2000 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | May 04, 1999 |
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