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
- 1928
Carlos Di Sarli · First recording session for Victor: T.B.C. and La guitarrita.
- 1888
- 1914
✶ Born
Roberto Chanel · Born Alfredo Mazzochi in Caballito, the youngest of five children of Neapolitan immigrants.
- 1964
† Died
Julio Sosa · Dies after crashing his car at Figueroa Alcorta and Mariscal Castilla; his wake moves from Salón La Argentina to Luna Park.
- 1903
- 1971
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.