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Events on Monday 23 October 1950 1
1886 – 1950Al Jolson (1886-1950)Died 23 October 1950, aged 64Al Jolson was an American singer and actor known for starring in The Jazz Singer, the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue. He was one of the most popular entertainers of the early 20th century, celebrated for songs such as "Mammy" and "Swanee". He died of a heart attack in San Francisco shortly after performing for troops in Korea.