7 September 1986 September 6, 2014 Author: Staff Desmond Tutu becomes the first black person to head the Anglican Church in South Africa. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." George Washington — Click here for more from George Washington Related posts: 5 September 1986 9 July 1986 16 October 1986 25 February 1986 17 April 1986 26 April 1986 23 January 1986 17 April 1986 25 May 1986 23 January 1986 Categories: History Tags: 1986, 7 September