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This Day in Black History: Oct. 18, 1926

Rock legend Chuck Berry is born in San Jose, California.

By Britt Middleton

October 18, 2011 / 7:00 AM

Rock and roll icon Charles "Chuck" Edward Berry was born in San Jose, California. Berry is hailed one of the greatest innovators in rock and roll. He is most known for his hits Johnny B. Good and Roll Over Beethoven.

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