Courtesy of Magnatune, today's artist plays blues of the old school -- as in the 1920s acoustic era.Here's what you'll hear today (right-click to download MP3 or to open in a new tab or window):
- Jag: "John Henry"
- Jag: "Train I Ride"
Today is Boganda Day in the Central African Republic, the Day of the Young Combatant in Chile (an event which leftists and anarchists celebrate with civil disorder), and Youth Day in Taiwan.
Brazil's first capital, Salvador da Bahia, was founded this day in 1549. Swedish colonists established the settlement of New Sweden in modern-day Delaware this day in 1638. The first batch of Coca-Cola was cooked up in an Atlanta backyard by Dr. John Pemberton this day in 1886. Singer and actress Pearl Bailey and Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton were both born this day in 1918. Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto was born this day in 1940. English actor, writer and composer Eric Idle (of Monty Python) and Greek musician/composer Vangelis were both born this day in 1943. English actress Marina Sirtis was born this day in 1955. French actor Christopher Lambert was born this day in 1957. The Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified this day in 1961, allowing Washington, D.C., residents to vote in presidential elections -- a step in the right direction, but they deserve full statehood and all its protections. New Zealand actress and singer Lucy Lawless was born this day in 1968. The last American combat soldiers left South Vietnam this day in 1973. German composer Carl Orff died this day in 1982. American comedian Mitch Hedberg died this day in 2005. And actor/singer Andy Hallett died a year ago today of heart failure caused by a dental infection he'd had a few years earlier -- heartbreaking, really, as the former Angel co-star wasn't even 35 years old.
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