Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 23 October 1950

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

An estimated 400 people were attending a barn dance in the auditorium. Taking place during World War II the fire is believed by many to have been an incident of enemy sabotage orchestrated by agents of Nazi Germany.
(12 December 1942)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 23rd of October 1950 74 years ago
Singer, actor and comedian Al Jolson born as Asa Yoelson aka The World's Greatest Entertainer dies of a heart attack at the age of 64 in St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, California, United States. Jolson was playing cards in his suite at the hotel. His last words were said to be "Boys, I'm going."