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1937 Pianist/bandleader Peter Duchin is born in New York City.

1933 The first singing telegram is sent - to popular crooner Rudy Vallee, on the occasion of his 32nd birthday.

1915 Accordionist Frankie Yankovic is born in Davis, West Virginia. No relation to fellow accordionist Weird Al Yankovic, though the parody master says his parents chose the instrument for him because "they figured there should be at least one more accordion-playing Yankovic in the world."

1901 Pop crooner Rudy Vallee is born in Island Pond, Vermont.

1750 Johann Sebastian Bach dies at age 65.

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Mary J. Blige Releases What's The 411?

1992

Mary J. Blige releases her debut album, What's The 411?, executive produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs. It takes the top spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart as well as #6 on the Billboard 200. Her unique blend of hip-hop and soul earns her the nickname "Queen of Hip Hop Soul."

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