1921

📅Events in 1921

1. Enrico CarusoAugust 2, 1921

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   Famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso died on August 2, 1921, in Naples at the age of 48.
2. Richard AdlerAugust 3, 1921

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   Richard Adler, Broadway lyricist and composer, was born in New York City.
3. Herb EllisAugust 4, 1921

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   Herb Ellis, acclaimed jazz guitarist and member of the Oscar Peterson Trio, was born in Farmersville, Texas.
4. Buddy ColletteAugust 6, 1921

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   Jazz and blues musician Buddy Collette, a tenor saxophonist, flutist and clarinetist and a founding member of the Chico Hamilton Quintet, was born in Los Angeles, California.
5. Warren CovingtonAugust 7, 1921

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   Baskytarista, aranžér a kapelník big bandu Warren Covington se narodil ve Filadelfii v Pensylvánii.
6. Webb PierceAugust 8, 1921

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   Country singer Webb Pierce was born in West Monroe, Louisiana. He became known, among other things, for his popular version of “In the Jailhouse Now” from 1955.
7. Jimmy McCracklinAugust 13, 1921

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   Jimmy McCracklin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, although some sources list Helena, Arkansas, as his birthplace. He became known as an American pianist, songwriter, and singer, with hits including “The Walk” and “Just Got To Know”.
8. Nancy KulpAugust 28, 1921

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   American actress Nancy Kulp, who also had experience in musical theater, was born.