Richard Pennycuick wrote:

>While Verdi's centenary and other anniversaries are being celebrated this
>year, let us not forget the 100th birthday of Louis Armstrong this coming
>Saturday, 4 August.  Dig out those old Hot Five and Hot Seven records, and
>be amazed again!

I believe Richard missed Louis Armstrong's centennial by thirteen months,
as he was born on July 4,1900, according to Who's Who, but anytime is the
time to celebrate this Great Musician.

Darrell Acree
Washington, DC