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
- 1992
† Died
Astor Piazzolla · Dies in Buenos Aires; buried at the Jardín de Paz cemetery in Pilar.
- 1923
- 1947
Carlos Figari · Replaces José Basso as pianist of Aníbal Troilo's orchestra.
- 1968
Carlos García · Starts recording with Oscar Alonso for Odeon.
- 2002
Quinteto Suárez Paz · Opens the Astor Triunfal series at the Teatro Colón on 4 July.
- 2007
- 2025
Barbara Ferreyra · Dances with Agnez at Bravita Milonga, Buenos Aires.
- 2025
Agustín Agnez · Dances with Ferreyra at Bravita Milonga, Buenos Aires.
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.