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This day (March 18, 1964), in London, England, is born Courtney Pine, an English saxophone , flute, clarinet, bass clarinet and keyboards player.

This day (February 12, 2000), in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, died Jalacy Screamin\' Jay Hawkins,an American musician, singer, and actor.

This day (December 11, 1964), in Los Angeles, California, died Sam Cooke, an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer.

This day (May 14, 1998), in Los Angeles, California, died Frank Sinatra, an American singer and film actor.