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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- 1929
Carlos Marcucci · Records the bandoneon solo Aires españoles for RCA Victor.
- 1937
- 1947
Francisco Lomuto · Tours Spain with Chola Luna, opening at the Teatro Fontova in Madrid.
1 May 1947 · es.wikipedia.org
- 1943
Astor Piazzolla · Troilo records his arrangement of Inspiración for Victor, his first recorded arrangement.
3 May 1943 · es.wikipedia.org
- 1963
Antonio Maida · Co-founds the club Caño 14 at Uruguay 952 with Atilio Stampone and others.
3 May 1963 · www.todotango.com
- 1900
- 1924
✶ Born
Virgilio Expósito · Born to anarchist parents; grows up in Zárate.
3 May 1924 · www.todotango.com
- 1927
Juan Guido · Records Mar del Plata for Victor.
3 May 1927 · www.todotango.com
- 1945
- 1951
† Died
Homero Manzi · Dies of cancer in Buenos Aires; Troilo writes Responso in his memory.
3 May 1951 · es.wikipedia.org
- 1960
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
A word of tango
Money, especially cash (obsolete)
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