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April 10, 1910 ~ Margherita Maria Francesca LaCentra, commonly known as contralto singer Peg LaCentra, born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA ~ Best known for her association with Artie Shaw. Also worked with Leo Reisman, Phil Spitalny, Johnny Green, appeared on Broadway in the 1943 The Patriots musical and ghost sang for a number of feature films ~ LaCentra passed away in 1996
April 10, 1902 ~ Conductor, cornetist, composer Harry Mortimer born in Hebden Bridge, UK ~ Son of conductor Fred Mortimer. Considered one of the premier cornetists of his day. Has worked with the Luton Brass Band, the Morris Concert Band. the Hallé Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Northern Orchestra, the Coventry Band, and the Men O'Brass ~ Mortimer passed away in 1992