Title: Today in history
Description: Provides information on the publication of W.C. Handy's 'Memphis blues.' This tune changed the course of American popular song. Also provides information on Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo of Portugal, who sailed into San Diego Bay in 1542.  This was the first recorded European sighting of California.
Subjects: Composers, Biography, Blues (Music), Discovery and exploration
Places: United States, Tennessee, Memphis, California
People: W. C. Handy (1873-1958)