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
- 1984
- 1881
✶ Born
Juan Maglio · Born in Buenos Aires; the family lives in Palermo and later moves to Boedo.
- 1964
Leopoldo Federico · Last session with Sosa, who dies weeks later.
- 1964
Jorge Valdez · Last recording with D'Arienzo, "Amor de verano"; Osvaldo Ramos later takes his place.
- 1946
Jorge Casal · Debuts with Florindo Sassone's orchestra, then starting on Radio Splendid.
- 1880
- 1888
✶ Born
Pascual Contursi · Born in Chivilcoy; the family later settles in San Cristóbal, Buenos Aires.
- 1890
- 1911
- 2007
Osvaldo Centeno · Interviewed by Janis Kenyon on 18 November.
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.
- Ya lo vesJuan D'ArienzoArmando Laborde
- Manos adoradasOsvaldo PuglieseAlberto Morán
- ArgañarazRicardo Tanturi
- Clavelito en florEnrique RodríguezRoberto Flores
- Soy un porteñoFrancisco CanaroCarlos Roldán
- Horas fugacesTípica Victor
- De mi barrioJulio De CaroFanny Navarro
- Con toda el almaCuarteto Típico Los Ases