Births on August 7

Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Born on August 7, 1935

Rahsaan Roland Kirk, American saxophonist and composer (d. 1977)

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (born Ronald Theodore Kirk; August 7, 1935 – December 5, 1977), known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously.

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Events on 1935

26 Feb

Treaty of Versailles
Adolf Hitler orders the Luftwaffe to be re-formed, violating the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
16 Mar

Treaty of Versailles
Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm herself in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Conscription is reintroduced to form the Wehrmacht.
25 May

Big Ten Conference
Jesse Owens of Ohio State University breaks three world records and ties a fourth at the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
25 Jun

Soviet Union
Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Colombia are established.
15 Sep

Swastika
Nazi Germany adopts a new national flag bearing the swastika.

Births on August 7

Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Born on August 7, 1935

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Events on 1935

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Versailles

Big Ten Conference

Soviet Union

Swastika