Born On This Day:
Chubby Checker turns 71 today
An American singer-songwriter. He is widely known for popularizing the twist dance style, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard's R&B; hit "The Twist". In September 2008 "The Twist" topped Billboard's list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1958. 
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In Memoriam:
Woody Guthrie died 45 years ago today
An American singer-songwriter and folk musician whose legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional and children's songs, ballads and improvised works. He frequently performed with the slogan This Machine Kills Fascists on his guitar. His best-known song is "This Land Is Your Land." 
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