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Carlos Gardel

Singer Carlos Gardel

Profession: Singer

Nationality:
Argentina
Argentine

Biography: The most prominent figure in the history of tango.

Born: December 11, 1890
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Died: June 24, 1935 (aged 44)
Cause of Death: Plane crash

Historical Events

  • 1893-03-11 Future Tango icon Carlos Gardel and his mother, Berthe Gardès emigrate to Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • 1923-03-07 French-born tango singer-songwriter Carlos Gardel applies for Argentine citizenship
  • 2011-03-16 U.S. Postal Service issues a set of five "Latin Music Legends" stamps, including one of Carlos Gardel

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