American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004). Ray Charles was born on 23 September 1930 in what is now the United States. Ray Charles is remembered as a pianist, composer and singer-songwriter, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “Georgia on My Mind / Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”.
Before and after
- from 13 July 1930 to 30 July 1930The first FIFA World Cup is played in Uruguay
- 5 August 1930Birth of Neil Armstrong
- 25 August 1930Birth of Sean Connery
- 30 August 1930Birth of Warren Buffett
- 23 September 1930Birth of Ray Charles
- 10 October 1930Birth of Harold Pinter
- 14 October 1930Birth of Mobutu Sese Seko
- 31 October 1930Birth of Michael Collins
- 16 November 1930Birth of Chinua Achebe
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1 May 1931Construction of Empire State Building
- 1935Construction of Da Nang International Airport
- 28 May 1937Construction of Golden Gate Bridge
- c. 1940sRise of Postmodernism
- 20 May 1940Construction of Auschwitz
- 6 April 1943Publication of The Little Prince
The era
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