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
- 1896
✶ Born
Juan Carlos Cobian · Born in Pigüé; the family later settles in Bahía Blanca, where he studies at the Conservatorio Williams.
- 1898
- 1931
✶ Born
Juan Carlos Copes · Born in Mataderos on 31 May; grows up in Villa Pueyrredón.
- 1939
- 1957
- 1994
- 2010
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.