Grammy nominated jazz musician, composer, and band leader Arturo “Chico” O’Farrill was born on October 28, 1921 in Havana, Cuba. His mother was Cuban and his father was Irish. O’Farrill was one of the early influencers of American bebop and swing, as he introduced Latin rhythm to the jazz scene of the late 1940s through… Continue reading Arturo “Chico” O’Farrill, Jazz Musician
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Emergency Immigration Act of 1921
On May 19, 1921, the Emergency Immigration Act of 1921 was passed. This Act limited the number of immigrants allowed to enter the US during a single year, and was the first such Act in US history. This legislation limited immigration from Europe to 3% of each European nationality present in the US in 1910. … Continue reading Emergency Immigration Act of 1921