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| January 16, 1938 in History |
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Event: Benny Goodman refuses to play Carnegie Hall when black members of his band were barred from performing |
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Band barred Benny black Carnegie Goodman Hall members performing Play refuses Were When Related Year: 1938 Related Events: January 16 Related Quotes: Benny Goodman |
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