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Count Basie (1904-1984)
Jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader ("One O'Clock Jump"; "April In Paris"), born in Red Bank, New Jersey
About August 21, 1904
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
