On this day in 1794, Eli Whitney patented his cotton gin. The invention of the cotton gin greatly increased the demand for slaves in the southern states.

On this day in 1953, Howlin Wolf stepped up to the mike at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis and recorded “All Night Boogie”, “Streamline Woman”, and “Crazy About You Baby”.

On this day in 1958, Ray Charles recorded “The Right Time” in New York City for Atlantic Records. By January of ’59 it was number 5 on the R&B chart.

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