Highlights of Maya Angelou's Life By Kiala B. Apr 4, 1928 Maya Angelou was born! Mar 10, 1942 Became the first African American female cable car conductor Mar 10, 1943 Gives birth to her son Guy. Aug 10, 1959 Became involved as a Civil Rights activist Mar 10, 1969 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Published Mar 10, 1993 Maya read "On the Pulse of the Morning" at President Clinton's Inauguration Mar 10, 2006 Received the Mother Teresa Award Mar 10, 2009 She writes a poem in honor of Michael Jackson's death
