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April 2, 1939

Marvin Gaye Born

Born April 2, 1939, Marvin Gaye was a Motown star whose album "What's Going On" (1971) was a groundbreaking concept album addressing poverty, war, and environmental issues. It is consistently ranked among the greatest albums ever made.

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People: Marvin Gaye
Sources
1. Marvin Gaye Biography - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2. Marvin Gaye - The Library of Congress
April 2, 1918

Charles White Born

Born April 2, 1918, Charles White created monumental works celebrating African American history and identity. His murals and drawings appear in the Whitney Museum, MoMA, and the Smithsonian. His 1943 mural "The Contribution of the Negro to Democracy in America" is a landmark of American art.

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People: Charles White
Sources
1. Charles White - Smithsonian American Art Museum

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