Black Fact = (1952) Fletcher Hamilton Henderson

Black Fact = 1952 (Dec.29) – Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, talented arranger and bandleader, died on this date. Henderson performed with the likes of Louis Armstrong and wrote such songs as: “Copenhagen,” “Houston Blues,” and “Shanghai Shuffle.” #theraydiotwins

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Black Fact = (1947) Jackie Robinson

Black Fact = 1947(April 15) – Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player in the major leagues, played his first game on this date. Robinson’s ...