1915: Birth of vocalist, piano player and composer Nellie Lutcher born in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
1922: Birth of Blanche Thomas born in New Orleans.
1923: King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band recorded “Chattanooga Stomp” for the Columbia label in Chicago. The band included Louis Armstrong, Jimmie Noone, Johnny St. Cyr and Baby Dodds.
1973: Happy Birthday to Dax Riggs from Houma, Louisiana.
