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Louis Armstrong is born
Louis Armstrong is born in New Orleans, Louisiana. -
"Dipper" is sent to the Waif's Home
Louis fires a gun in the air on New Year's Eve and is arrested. He is sent to a Boy's reform home where he learns to master his skills with the cornet. -
"Dipper" is released from the Waif's Home
Louis is released from the Boy's home and begins receiving instruction from famous New Orleanian trumpet player, Joe "King" Oliver. -
The "King" moves to Chicago
Joe Oliver moves to Chicago. Louis Armstrong replaces him as band leader in the Kid Ory Band. -
Louis Armstrong and Daisy Parker Marry
Daisy Parker, of Gretna, Louisiana marries Louis Armstrong. -
Armstrong Moves to Chicago
Louis Armstrong moves to Chicago to work with Joe "King" Oliver's band. -
Louis Armstrong marries Lil Hardin and moves to NYC
Having seperated from Daisy Parker in 1922, when he moved to Chicago, Louis marries pianist Lil Hardin in 1924. -
Armstrong quits Flectcher Henderson returns to Chicago
After recording with some of the greatest Jazz singers and players around, Armstrong leaves the Fletcher Henderson band and returns to Chicago. -
Records "West End Blues"
Armstrong records one of the most famously known Jazz songs.
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Louis Appears in his First Film
Armstrong appears in his first film, "Ex Flame". -
Louis publishes his first autobiography
Entitled "Swing that Music", Louis Armstrong publishes his first autobiography. -
"Satchmo" on the Cover of Time Magazine
Armstrong appears on the cover of TIME magazine. -
Louis Armstrong is the "Zulu" King
Louis Armstrong is the "Zulu" King in his hometown of New Orleans' 1949 Mardi Gras parade. -
Louis Armstrong dies
At the age of 69, Louis Armstrong passes away in Corona, NY. In his hometown of New Orleans, a second line is held in his honor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mko1pTKQauc
