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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- 1882
- 1902
- 1986
- 1996
- 1984
- 1881
✶ Born
Juan Maglio · Born in Buenos Aires; the family lives in Palermo and later moves to Boedo.
18 November 1881 · www.todotango.com
- 1964
Leopoldo Federico · Last session with Sosa, who dies weeks later.
18 November 1964 · www.todotango.com
- 1964
Jorge Valdez · Last recording with D'Arienzo, "Amor de verano"; Osvaldo Ramos later takes his place.
18 November 1964 · www.todotango.com
- 1950
Jorge Vidal · Last recordings with Pugliese: Barra querida and Un baile a beneficio.
16 November 1950 · www.todotango.com
- 1946
Jorge Casal · Debuts with Florindo Sassone's orchestra, then starting on Radio Splendid.
18 November 1946 · www.todotango.com
- 1880
- 1888
✶ Born
Pascual Contursi · Born in Chivilcoy; the family later settles in San Cristóbal, Buenos Aires.
18 November 1888 · www.todotango.com
- 1890
- 1893
- 1911
- 1969
Amelita Baltar · Premieres Balada para un loco.
16 November 1969 · www.todotango.com
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
- El mundo de los dosMiguel CalóRoberto Rufino
- Oigo tu vozRicardo TanturiEnrique Campos
- Así me gusta a míÁngel D'AgostinoÁngel Vargas
- Dejame amarte aunque sea un diaOsvaldo FresedoRoberto Ray
- El tropero del amorFrancisco CanaroEduardo Adrian
- La oveja descarriadaFrancisco Lomuto
- PimientaQuinteto Pirincho (Francisco Canaro)
- Mala pintaJulio De Caro