Which Happened First?

Sun Ra

Sun Ra
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Le Sony'r Ra, better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Jean-Pierre VernantJanuary 4, 1914 – January 9, 2007
  2. Lina Bo BardiDecember 5, 1914 – March 20, 1992
  3. Marguerite DurasApril 4, 1914 – March 3, 1996
  4. Octavio PazMarch 31, 1914 – April 19, 1998
  5. Saul SteinbergJune 15, 1914 – May 12, 1999
  6. Sun Ra (this page)May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993

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