The Life of W.C. Handy By trinity_sydney1 Nov 16, 1876 W.C. Handy's birth Period: Nov 16, 1876 to Mar 2, 1958 The Life of W.C. Handy May 14, 1892 graduated teachers agricultural and mechanical college Jul 11, 1892 he formed a band called Lauzetle Quarter Apr 18, 1896 W.C. Handy was asked to join W.A. Mahara's Minstrels as a band leader Jun 6, 1896 Handy was asked to join W.A. Maraha's minstrels as its band leader Jul 19, 1896 W.C. Handy married his wife May 3, 1912 "Memphis Blues" was published and became a comercial hit Mar 28, 1958 W.C. Handy's death Apr 5, 1959 W.C. Handy was named to Ebony hall of fame Nov 16, 1960 a day is named after W.C Handy