On this day in tango
Who was born and who died on this date, what happened, and what was recorded. Every line has its source.
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On this day
- 1903
- 1942
† Died
El Cachafaz · Dies of heart failure on 7 February in Mar del Plata, after dancing 'Don Juan' at El Rancho Grande.
- 1942
Carmencita Calderón · El Cachafaz dies on 7 February after their performance in Mar del Plata.
- 1942
El Cachafaz · 7 February later becomes Argentina's Día del Bailarín de Tango in his honour.
- 2015
Recorded on this day
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A word of tango
Clever, smart
Hear it said · 1:18Carlos Rivarola Interview Part1