Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born on April 29, 1899. He was an American Composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. His career spanned over 50 years, leading his orchestra from 1923 until he died on May 24, 1974. His orchestra has been considered as the most prominent jazz group of its era. Duke has always written music to bring out the best abilities and creativities of his band members. Yet throughout the years many musicians have joined or left his group and Duke has rewritten his music according to the inspiration and milestone for countless musicians throughout his life.

Duke Ellington is considered by many to be one of America's most brilliant jazz composers and bandleaders of the twentieth century. Ellington's classics include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Mood Indigo," and "I Let a Song Get Out of My Head." Brother Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington became a Mason in Social Lodge No. 1, Washington, D. C., PHA in 1932. He was also a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Shrine.

On this day in 2004, the last Oldsmobile automobile came off the assembly line at the Lansing Car Assembly Plant in Michigan, signaling the end of the 106 year old automotive brand, America's oldest. Ransom E. Olds was born in June 03, 1864 in Geneva, Ohio-1950) He was a pioneer in automobile field, who in 1886, built the first three-wheeled horseless carriage, and brought out a practical four-wheeled automobile in 1893. The Oldsmobile is named for him. He received a high school education at Lansing, Mich. He was president of the Reo Motor Car Co. from 1904-1924 and chairman of the board from 1924-1936. He was the donor of Science Hall to Kalamazoo Coll., the engineering Building to Michigan State College, and the clubhouse to the affiliated women's clubs, and social welfare house to city of Lansing. He became a member of Capitol of S. O. Lodge No. 66, Lansing, Mich. on May 20, 1908; exalted in Capitol Chapter No. 9, R.A.M. on April 23, 1909; knighted in Lansing Commandery No. 25, K.T. on May 28, 1909; 32 Degree AASR (NJ) in DeWitt Clinton Consistory, Grand Rapids in May, 1913 and crowned 33 Degree on Sept. 15, 1925. Shriner. He entered the Celestial Lodge on Augustus 26, 1950.

On this day in 1776, after the American Victory in Boston, Massachusetts, General George Washington orders Brigadier General Nathaniel Greene to Take command of Long Island, New York and set up defensive positions against possible British attack on New York City. Nathaniel Greene (1742-1786) General of the American Revolution. He was born on June 6, 1742, at Potowomut (Warwick) , Rhode Island. He and Washington, along with Putman, Gates and Heath were the only general officers who served throughout the Revolutionary War. He was made a brigadier general in the Continental Army in June, 1885, and a major general in Aug., 1776.