Black History Icons: , Bob Marley.<br />Robert Nesta Marley was born on <br />February 6, 1945, and passed on May 11, 1981.<br />Here are five <br />facts about the <br />musician.<br />1. His hit album, 'Legend,' is the best-selling <br />reggae album of all time.<br />2. The Rastafari icon was <br />known for being a peace <br />and marijuana activist.<br />3. He was awarded the <br />United Nations’ Peace Medal in 1978.<br />4. Marley received the Order of Merit <br />from Jamaica and also inspired <br />Zimbabwe freedom fighters.<br />5. He wrote songs about <br />oppression, political violence <br />and the struggles he saw.<br />Happy Birthday, Bob Marley!
