A. Philip Randolph vs Buddy Holly
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Compare the life timelines of A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979) and Buddy Holly (1936–1959) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 23 years, from 1936 to 1959.
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A. Philip Randolph (1889–1979)
- — Born in Crescent City, Florida Verified
- — Moved to Harlem, New York Verified
- — Co-founded The Messenger magazine Verified
- — Organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Verified
- — Won recognition contract for the Brotherhood Verified
- — March on Washington Movement prompts Executive Order 8802 Verified
- — Pressed for desegregation of the armed forces Verified
- — Helped organize the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Verified
- — Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Verified
- — Died in New York City Verified
Buddy Holly (1936–1959)
- — Born in Lubbock, Texas Verified
- — Formed The Crickets Verified
- — Released That'll Be the Day Verified
- — Released Peggy Sue Verified
- — Married Maria Elena Santiago Verified
- — Embarked on the Winter Dance Party tour Verified
- — Died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa Verified