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Scott Joplin is born.
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The Life of Scott Joplin
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His father left their family.
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Joplin publishes "Maple Leaf Rag"
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Created his first opera, " A Guest Of Honor "
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He divorices his wife
He divorced his current wife Belle to marry Freddie Alexandra -
Admitted to Manhatten State Hospital
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Scott Joplin dies.
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Inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame
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Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and Adaptation
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Gets his own stamp as Black Heritage Month
