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On this day in tango

30 August

Who was born and who died on this date, what happened, and what was recorded. Every line has its source.

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Record of the day

Chorra

Francisco Lomuto · Charlo

Recorded 30 August 1928

On this day

  • 1911

    ✶ Born

    Gabriel Clausi · Born in Buenos Aires.

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  • 1928

    ✶ Born

    Rosa Cove · Born.

    jantango.wordpress.com

  • 1929

    ✶ Born

    Ricardo Vidort · Born in Buenos Aires on 30 August.

    ricardovidort.wordpress.com

  • 2008

    Pablo Inza · Dances with Parrilla at a Naveira-Anne seminar closing, La Manufactura Papelera.

    gustavoygiselle.com

  • 2010

    Maria Inés Bogado · Wins the Tango Salón world title with Sebastián Jiménez at Luna Park, both aged 18.

    www.pagina12.com.ar

  • 2010

    Sebastian Jimenez · Wins the Tango Salón world title with María Inés Bogado at Luna Park, both aged 18.

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Recorded on this day

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  1. Chorra · Francisco Lomuto · Charlo · 1928
  2. Los pescadores de perlas · Florindo Sassone · 1968
  3. Shusheta · Ángel Vargas · 1957
  4. De corazon · Francisco Lomuto · Charlo · 1928
  5. Olé guapa · Florindo Sassone · 1968
  6. La fulana · Ángel Vargas · 1957

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