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The cornerstone of The Fox Theatre is laid at the junction of Flatbush Avenue and Nevins Street, Brooklyn, New York City, USA, in the presence of numerous civic dignitaries, prominent members of the business community, and theatre representatives. Known as The Brooklyn Fox, it will become one of the best-loved entertainment venues in the city, offering top flight musical entertainment through until 1970.
Robert Rodney Chudnick is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He will find fame as be-bop jazz trumpeter Red Rodney, a vital force in the bands of Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa and Charlie Parker, to name only a few.