Louis Armstrong's life By jkstudent1 Aug 4, 1901 Louis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sep 8, 1912 he was sent to reform school. Aug 18, 1913 begins professional career as a cornet player. Oct 23, 1917 replaces Joe Oliver in the Kid Ory Band. Nov 30, 1922 joins Oliver's Creol Jazz Band In Chicago. Jan 24, 1927 his mom, Mayann, died in Chicago. Dec 17, 1934 returns home to preform. May 28, 1936 first autobiography was published: Swing That Music. Oct 31, 1943 moves to Corona, Queens, New York City. Jul 6, 1971 Louis dies.