January 17 marks the anniversary of at least two significant introductions in American history. According to The People History, on that date jazz was introduced to Carnegie Hall, and America met the Beetle.
1938 U.S.A. Carnegie Hall
17th January, 1938 : The first jazz concert is performed at Carnegie Hall. Benny Goodman and his orchestra performed at this iconic New York City venue and the event included guests like Count Basie and other popular names of the day. It gave the genre credibility as a legitimate musical preference.
1949 U.S.A. Volkswagen Beetle
17th January, 1949 : The first Volkswagen Beetle ( The Peoples Car ) in the U.S. arrived from Germany, designed by Ferdinand Porsche at the request of Adolf Hitler.
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