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.
Back to todaySurprise meA well-told page at random, the canon first
On this day
- 1942
Miguel Caló · Records 'Al compás del corazón' with Raúl Berón for Odeon; its success keeps Berón in the orchestra despite doubts at the radio station.
- 1942
Raúl Berón · First recording with Caló, "Al compás del corazón", on Odeón, a major hit.
- 1931
✶ Born
Horacio Palma · Born Enrique Di Palma in Buenos Aires; grows up in Bajo Flores.
- 1953
- 1959
- 1996
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
- El toritoJuan D'Arienzo
- ConfesiónAníbal TroiloFloreal Ruiz
- El vals soñadorMiguel CalóRaúl Berón
- La última copaRicardo TanturiAlberto Castillo
- Canción de rangoRodolfo BiagiCarlos Acuña
- Cielo de sombraAlfredo De AngelisCarlos Dante
- El viejo valsFrancisco CanaroCharlo
- Mejorando lo presenteTípica VictorJaime Moreno