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Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 06:28:44 -0500
From: pkrampe~meritech.net
Subject: Daily Almanac - May 31

Pope Pius XI was born on this day in 1857. While I'm not certain whether or
not he actually played or not, the Hohner Harmonica Company built a
harmonica for the Pope in the 1930's that is reputed to be the most
expensive ever constructed. The instrument was made of gold and ivory and
encrusted with precious gems.

Country music pioneer Mac Odell was born on this day in 1916. Odell played
several instruments, including the harmonica. He began performing in the
early 1930's on the WLS and WJJD radio stations as well as making records.
>From the 1950's on he worked primarily as a songwriter.

That's all I have for today. Have fun and practice.

Peter Krampert, author
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
http://www.eharmonica.net