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On this day, January 27, 1919, Ross Bagdasarian of "Alvin and the Chipmunks" was born.
Songwriter/actor Ross Bagdasarian was #BornOnThisDay Jan. 27, 1919). Creator for the cartoon band "Alvin and the Chipmunks" & the song "Witch Doctor" (1958). Also was the piano player in #Hickcock's Rear Window (1954). Passed in 1972 (age 52) from a heart attack. #RIP #GoneTooSoon
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Sat Jan 27, 2024: On this day, January 27, 1919, Ross Bagdasarian of "Alvin and the Chipmunks" was born.
Fri Jan 27, 2023: On this day, January 27, 1919, Ross Bagdasarian of "Alvin and the Chipmunks" was born.