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Duke Ellington was born.
Was born in Washington D.C. -
Duke began to play piano.
His mother and father was pianist and encouraged him to play. -
Duke made his first song.
Duke made his first song when he was working at a food stand. -
Duke got married.
Duke got married to Edna Thompson. -
Duke moved to Harlem.
When his drummer was invited to join the Wilber Sweatman Orchestra in New York City, Ellington made the decision to leave behind his successful career in Washington, D.C. -
Duke won 3 Grammy awards.
He won 3 Grammy awards for his music. -
Duke was inducted for the Pulitzer prize.
He was inducted for the prize 3 years before he died. -
Duke got lung cancer.
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Duke did his last show.
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Duke died from lung cancer.