What Happened on August 21, 1904

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Count Basie (1904-1984)

Jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader ("One O'Clock Jump"; "April In Paris"), born in Red Bank, New Jersey

1904 Highlights

About August 21, 1904

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo