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October 10, 1956: Billie Holiday stages a comeback concert at Carnegie Hall (it also became an album) with a band that includes Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins.

More facts on this day:

• 1915
  Trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison born in Columbus, OH.

• 1917
  Pianist/composer Thelonious Monk born in Rocky Mount, NC.

• 1956
  Billie Holiday stages a comeback concert at Carnegie Hall (it also became an album) with a band that includes Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins.

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