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Vaughn Meader is born

Vaughn Meader, American musician, known for american comedian, musician, and impressionist, was born on 1936-03-20.

Vaughn Meader, American musician, known for american comedian, musician, and impressionist, was born on 1936-03-20. Abbott Vaughn Meader (March 20, 1936 – October 29, 2004) was an American comedian, impersonator, musician, and film actor. Meader began his career as a musician but later found fame in the early 1960s after the release of the 1962 comedy record The First Family, written and produced by Bob Booker and Earle Doud.

Historical Significance

Vaughn Meader is American comedian, musician, and impressionist.

Key People

Vaughn Meader

Musician

American comedian, musician, and impressionist

Events Before

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  2. 1st Orange Bowl: Bucknell beats Miami (FL), 26-0

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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

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  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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What happened on March 20, 1936?
Vaughn Meader, American musician, known for american comedian, musician, and impressionist, was born on 1936-03-20. Abbott Vaughn Meader (March 20, 1936 – October 29, 2004) was an American comedian, impersonator, musician, and film actor. Meader began his career as a musician but later found fame in the early 1960s after the release of the 1962 comedy record The First Family, written and produced by Bob Booker and Earle Doud.
Why is Vaughn Meader is born significant?
Vaughn Meader is American comedian, musician, and impressionist.
Who was involved in Vaughn Meader is born?
Key figures include Vaughn Meader (Musician).

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