Miller, Glenn (1904-1944)
Bandleader, trombonist, composer, and arranger, Glenn Miller was one of America's most prominent pop-music icons of the big-band era of the 1930s and 1940s. In his bri...
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With his orchestra, bandleader Glenn Miller (1904-1944) synthesized all the elements of big band jazz and gave a generation of young people the perfect example of smooth, sophisticated dance music. Mi...
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You knew it was over when several panelists started singing the old familiar melody to Glenn Miller's "Pennsylvania 6-5000."A resolution to protect the historic Hotel Pennsylvania from demolition ...
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Los Angeles (dpa) - The man known as the "honorary mayor of
Hollywood" for his tireless devotion to promoting the home of the
movie industry, was found dead in his penthouse...
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John McHugh and Maggie Lee expect about 50 people at their wedding Friday. Their wedding reception could draw more than 4 million. The La Crosse couple decided to forgo hiring a band or DJ and...
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - Following are some of the major
events to have occurred on February 10 in history: 1932 - Edgar Wallace, British thriller writer, died. 1942 - Band leader Glenn Miller received t...
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Today is Friday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2006. There are 16 days left in the year. The Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, begins at sunset.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bil...
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Today is Monday, May 7, the 127th day of 2007. There are 238 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 7, 1915, nearly 1,200 people died when a German torpedo sank the British liner...
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Today is Thursday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2007. There are 95 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 27, 1964, the government publicly released the report of the Warren Comm...
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Dec 9 (Reuters) - Following are some of the major
events to have occurred on December 16 since 1900: 1920 - One of the worst earthquakes of all time hit China's
Kansu province, killing 180,000 peo...
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Today is Saturday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2007. There are 16 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights went into effect following ratification by Vi...
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This week's theme is regarding those who gave the utmost in parting company with their followers.1. Name the former teacher who was captured by the British when he snuck into Long Island to spy on ...
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