Bring That Year Back!

Here's a look at some of the most unforgettable moments in news.

Yes We Did! - Forty-three years after the Voting Rights Act gave Blacks a voice, Barack Obama was elected as the first Black president of the United States. The Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his victory by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states.

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Yes We Did! - Forty-three years after the Voting Rights Act gave Blacks a voice, Barack Obama was elected as the first Black president of the United States. The Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his victory by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states.

Hudson's Tragedy - The mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of Jennifer Hudson are murdered. Chicago Police arrested William Balfour – the only suspect so far in the shooting deaths – and charged him with murder. Balfour, who has been denied bail, insists he didn't do it.

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Hudson's Tragedy - The mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of Jennifer Hudson are murdered. Chicago Police arrested William Balfour – the only suspect so far in the shooting deaths – and charged him with murder. Balfour, who has been denied bail, insists he didn't do it.

O.J. Sentenced - O.J. Simpson – famously acquitted of double murder in 1995 – was sentenced to at least nine years in prison for the kidnapping and robbery last year of two sports memorabilia dealers in Vegas. Under the sentence, he would be eligible for parole in 2017. The maximum time he could serve is 33 years, at which time he would be 94-years-old.

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O.J. Sentenced - O.J. Simpson – famously acquitted of double murder in 1995 – was sentenced to at least nine years in prison for the kidnapping and robbery last year of two sports memorabilia dealers in Vegas. Under the sentence, he would be eligible for parole in 2017. The maximum time he could serve is 33 years, at which time he would be 94-years-old.

Bell Verdict - Three New York detectives were acquitted of all charges in the 50-shot killing of unarmed groom-to-be Sean Bell. The case sparked outrage and put the New York Police Department at the center of a dispute involving allegations of excessive firepower.

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Bell Verdict - Three New York detectives were acquitted of all charges in the 50-shot killing of unarmed groom-to-be Sean Bell. The case sparked outrage and put the New York Police Department at the center of a dispute involving allegations of excessive firepower.

Shocking Case - Megan Williams, a 20-year-old Black West Virginia woman was allegedly held captive, beaten, stabbed and sexually abused by six Whites for nearly one week. She said they forced her to eat dog and rat feces, drink from the toilet and lick up blood while barking the “N”-word.

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Shocking Case - Megan Williams, a 20-year-old Black West Virginia woman was allegedly held captive, beaten, stabbed and sexually abused by six Whites for nearly one week. She said they forced her to eat dog and rat feces, drink from the toilet and lick up blood while barking the “N”-word.

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Finally Free - Genarlow Wilson, whose case sparked protests after he was imprisoned for having consensual sex with a fellow teen at a 2003 New Year’s Eve party in Georgia, was freed from jail and got a scholarship to Morehouse College from radio host Tom Joyner.

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Finally Free - Genarlow Wilson, whose case sparked protests after he was imprisoned for having consensual sex with a fellow teen at a 2003 New Year’s Eve party in Georgia, was freed from jail and got a scholarship to Morehouse College from radio host Tom Joyner.

Aide Goes to Jail - The former top aide and ex-lover of Detroit ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Christine Beatty, began serving a 120-day sentence for obstruction of justice this week. Both were charged with lying about their affair under oath during a 2007 civil trial.

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Detroit Mayoral Scandal - The woman who had a relationship with ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has had her day in court. And like the man she was involved with, she’s headed to "The Big House" – and we don't mean the mayor’s mansion. Christine Beatty pleaded guilty in a text-messaging sex scandal with Kilpatrick. She will serve 120 days in jail. Kilpatrick will serve four months.

Emmett Till Law - President Bush signed the “Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act” into law, giving the Justice Department millions of dollars to investigate unsolved murders from the Civil Rights Era. The bill was named for Till, who was murdered in Mississippi in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a White woman.

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Emmett Till Law - President Bush signed the “Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act” into law, giving the Justice Department millions of dollars to investigate unsolved murders from the Civil Rights Era. The bill was named for Till, who was murdered in Mississippi in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a White woman.

Birthday Bash - The stars lined up to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. An outdoor concert bash held in London's Hyde Park, the event was hosted by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Proceeds from the 46,664 tickets sold went to “46664,” the AIDS charity named for the number Mandela wore in prison.

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Birthday Bash - The stars lined up to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. An outdoor concert bash held in London's Hyde Park, the event was hosted by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Proceeds from the 46,664 tickets sold went to “46664,” the AIDS charity named for the number Mandela wore in prison.

Making History - David Paterson made history on two fronts by becoming New York's first Black governor and the first legally blind governor of any U.S. state. Patterson took over the job after former Gov. Eliot Spitzer was exposed for patronizing prostitutes.

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Making History - David Paterson made history on two fronts by becoming New York's first Black governor and the first legally blind governor of any U.S. state. Patterson took over the job after former Gov. Eliot Spitzer was exposed for patronizing prostitutes.