This Day In History: Obama Became The First African American POTUS by African Celebs November 4, 2015 African Celebs ShareTweetPinShareShare0 SharesOn this day in History, November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the 44th president and the first African American to be elected to that office… See Also Leading Ghanaian American Group Announces The Endorsement Of Gabe Amo For U.S. Congress ShareTweetPinShareShare0 Shares Tags Barack Obama First African American President POTUS