Today is Barack Obama's 64th birthday. The fiery Leo and former president of the United States is one of the most beloved politicians, and made history as the first African American to hold the office ...

Other Facts: The name Barack means "one who is blessed" in Swahili. Is the first African-American to be president of the Harvard Law Review. Has won two Grammy Awards. Timeline: 1964 - His parents' ...

January 20, 2009 – Is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the position. January 22, 2009 – Issues executive orders regarding the closing of ...