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August 29, 1920

Charlie Parker Born

Born August 29, 1920, Charlie "Bird" Parker revolutionized jazz with his virtuosic improvisations and complex harmonies. Along with Dizzy Gillespie, he pioneered bebop in the 1940s. His influence on music remains profound.

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People: Charlie Parker
Sources
1. Charlie Parker - Biography - National Park Service2. Charlie Parker - American Masters - PBS
August 29, 1945

Birth of Wyomia Tyus

Wyomia Tyus, the first woman to win gold medals in the 100 meters at two consecutive Olympics, was born.

People: Wyomia Tyus
Sources
1. Wyomia Tyus — Olympic.org2. Wyomia Tyus: The First Woman to Win Back-to-Back Olympic Golds in the 100 Meters — Smithsonian Magazine

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