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Herb Alpert is born

Herb Alpert, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1936-03-31.

Herb Alpert, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1936-03-31. Herb Alpert is an American musician who led the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass (sometimes called Herb Alpert and the TJB) in the 1960s. During the same decade, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss.

Historical Significance

Herb Alpert is American musician.

Key People

Herb Alpert

Musician

American musician

– present

Events Before

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  3. RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt and Arnold Wilkins in Daventry, England

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  4. Adolf Hitler orders German rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles

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  5. Nazi politician Hermann Goering (42) weds Emmy Sonnemann (42) in Berlin

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Events After

  1. Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua

    Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua

  2. American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

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  3. American actress Mary Astor (30) weds third husband, Mexican film editor Manuel del Campo (23) in Yuma, Arizona; divorce

    American actress Mary Astor (30) weds third husband, Mexican film editor Manuel del Campo (23) in Yuma, Arizona; divorce in 1941

  4. Australian cricketer Don Bradman scores 169 in the 5th Test match against England in 223 minutes, ensuring Australia win

    Australian cricketer Don Bradman scores 169 in the 5th Test match against England in 223 minutes, ensuring Australia wins the Ashes 3-2

  5. Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

    Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on March 31, 1936?
Herb Alpert, American musician, known for american musician, was born on 1936-03-31. Herb Alpert is an American musician who led the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass (sometimes called Herb Alpert and the TJB) in the 1960s. During the same decade, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss.
Why is Herb Alpert is born significant?
Herb Alpert is American musician.
Who was involved in Herb Alpert is born?
Key figures include Herb Alpert (Musician).

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