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Birthday
He was born on Aug 4,1901 in New Orleans, LA. -
Instersting Fact
He dropped out of fifth grade to go to work. -
Learning to play cornet
On new year eve he was sent to the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys. where he learn to play the cornet under the teaching of Peter Davis. -
Arrested
He was arrested at 11 years old. -
Surpassed of King Oliver
Louis Honed his skills by playing in marching bands then later on he became better then King Ory, New Orleans leading cornetist. -
Famed
Armstrong started getting recognition from leading a band in Chicago when he added a seconded cornetist and his band included the brothers Johnny and Baby Dodds and pianist Lil Hardin. -
Married
Louis Armstrong married Lil Hardin. -
performance
performed in the theatre review Hot Chocolates. -
Divorce
Louis divorce Lil Armstrong separated -
Manager
Louis Armstrong was managed by Joe Glaser, who hired Armstrong’s bands and guided his film career -
First Film
His first film was Pennies from Heaven -
Last Film
Louis Armstrong last film was Hello Dolly -
Died
Louis Armstrong died in 1971 in Corona, New York City, NY
