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Born
On August 4,1901 in New Orleans Louis Armstrong was born. He would later become one of the most famous jazz trumpet players in all of the United States. -
Fisk School for Boys
In 1912 Louis and had to drop out of The Fisk School for Boys to join his music group. -
Started
In 1912 Louis dropped out of The Fisk School for Boys to join his first music group. -
King Oliver
In 1912 Louis joined his first band King Olivers band. -
After You're Gone
On November 26, 1929 Louis Armstrong recorded "After You're Gone." -
Dallas Blues
On December 10, 1929 Louis recorded "Dallas Blues." -
I Ain't Got Nobody
On December 10, 1929 Louis recorded "I Ain't Got Nobody." -
Bessie Couldn't Help It
On February 1, 1930 Louis recorded "Bessie Couldn't Help It." -
Blue Turning Grey Over You
On Februrary 1, 1930 Louis recorded "Blue Turning Grey Over You." -
Dear Old Southland
On April 5, 1930 Louis recorded "Dear Old Southland." -
I Can't Beleive That You're In Love With Me
On April 5, 1930 Louis recorded "I Can't Beleive That You're In Love With Me." -
Dinah
On May 4, 1930 Louis recorded "Dinah." -
Exactly Like You
On May 4, 1930 Louis recorded "Exactly Like You." -
Blue Again
On May 28, 1931 Louis recorded "Blue Again." -
Chinatown, My Chinatown
On November 3, 1931 Louis recorded "Chinatown, My Chinatown." -
Georgia On My Mind
On November 6, 1931 Louis recorded "Georgia On My Mind." -
Tours
In 1932 Louis made numerous foreign tours. -
Movies
In 1932 Louis starred in many foreign movies. -
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
On January 25, 1932 Louis recorded "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea." -
Home
On January 27, 1932 Louis recorded "Home." -
All Of Me
On January 27, 1932 Armstrong recorded "All Of Me." -
Hobo You Can't Ride This Train
On December 8, 1932 Louis recorded "Hobo You Can't Ride This Train." -
Hustlin' And Bustlin' For Baby
On January 25, 1933 Louis recorded "Hustlin' And Bustlin' For Baby." -
He's A Son Of The South
On January 26, 1933 Louis recorded "He's A Son Of The South." -
High Society
On January 26, 1933 Louis recorded "High Society." -
Basin Street Blues
On January 27, 1933 Louis recorded "Basin Street Blues." -
Honey, Do!
On January 27, 1933 Louis recorded "Honey, Do!" -
Dusky Stevedore
On April 24, 1933 Louis recorded "Dusky Stevedore." -
Honey, Don't You Love Me Anymore?
On April 24, 1933 Louis recorded "Honey, Don't You Love Me Anymore?" -
Don't Play Me Cheap
On April 26, 1933 Louis recorded "Don't Play Me Cheap." -
Got A Bran' New Suit
On October 3, 1935 Louis recorded "Got A Bran' New Suit." -
Ev'ntide
On May 18, 1936 Louis recorded "Ev'ntide." -
Cuban Pete
On July 7, 1937 Louis released "Cuban Pete." -
Alexander's Ragtime Band
On July 7, 1937 Louis recorded "Alexander's Ragtime Band." -
As Long As You Live, You'll Be Dead If You Die
On May 13, 1938 Louis recorded "As Long As You Live, You'll Be Dead If You Die." -
"Ain't Misbehavin' "
On June 24, 1930 Louis released "Ain't Misbehavin' " -
Hear Me Talkin' To Ya
On April 5, 1939 Louis recorded "Hear Me Talkin' To Ya." -
Confessin' (That I Love You)
On April 25, 1939 Louis released "Confessin' (That I Love You)." -
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
On June 15, 1939 Louis recorded "Baby Won't You Please Come Home." -
Bye And Bye
On December 18,1939 Louis recorded "Bye And Bye." -
Harlem Stomp
On March 14, 1940 Louis recorded "Harlem Stomp." -
Hep Cat's Ball
On March 14, 1940 Louis recorded "Hep Cat's Ball." -
Cain And Abel
On May 1, 1940 Louis recorded "Cain And Abel." -
Cut Off My Legs And Call Me Shorty
On May 1, 1940 Louis recorded "Cut Off My Legs And Call Me Shorty." -
Coal Cart Blues
On May 27, 1940 Louis recorded "Coal Cart Blues." -
Down In Honky Tonk Town
On May 27,1940 Louis recorded "Down In Honky Tonk Town." -
2.19 Blues (Mamie's Blues)
On May 27, 1940 Louis Armstrong recorded "2.19 Blues." -
Everything's Been Done Before
On March 10, 1941 Louis recorded "Everything's Been Done Before." -
Hey Lawdy Mama
On April 11, 1941 Louis recorded "Hey Lawdy Mama." -
Among My Souvenirs
On April 17, 1942 Armstrong recorded "Among My Souvenirs." -
(Get Some) Cash For Your Trash
On April 17, 1942 Louis recorded "(Get Some) Cash For Your Trash." -
Coquette
On April 17, 1942 Loius released "Coquette." -
"Hello Dolly"
In 1964 Louis recorded his biggest selling record "Hello Dolly." -
"What a Wonderful World"
In 1968 Lois recorded his last hit in the UK "What a Wonderful World." -
Died
On July 6,1971 the famed legend died. -
Hall Of Fame
In 1990 Armstrong was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an "early influence." -
Airport
In 2001 New Orleans renamed their cheif airport the Louis Armstrong airport.
