National the day the Music Died Day

About National the day the Music Died Day

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

This event was the subject of the song 'American Pie' by Don McLean, with the refrain 'the day the music died'.

2Aug

Rap Music Day

• Music
• USA

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11Aug

Hip Hop Celebration Day

• Music
• USA

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12Aug

National Vinyl Record Day

• Music
• USA

Sales of vinyl records has made a recovery in recent years, as a new generation discover the pleasure of spinning a disc.

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10Oct

National Hug a Drummer Day

• Music
• USA

Beat the drum today for this holidays that celebrates the oldest musical instrument.

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Golden Retriever Day

• Pets
• International

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Setsubun

• Folk
• Japan

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National Carrot Cake Day

• Food
• USA

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Feed the Birds Day

• Animals
• USA

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