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
- 1938
Roberto Caló · As the new singer of his brother Miguel Caló's orchestra, records Dulce amargura and Luces del puerto.
- 1912
✶ Born
Roberto Ray · Born Roberto Raimondo in Buenos Aires; he is linked to the barrio of San Cristóbal.
- 1961
Lalo Martel · Records Yira yira with De Angelis.
- 1996
- 1885
- 1915
- 1951
- 1987
- 2014
† Died
Horacio Ferrer · Dies in Buenos Aires while president of the Academia Nacional del Tango.
- 2024
Andres Laza Moreno · Performs with Eladia Córdoba at the Poker de Reyes festival.
Recorded on this day
The canon's orchestras first; each plays a clip.