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In 1934 there were very few Cubans in Miami.
Desi Arnaz
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Desi Arnaz
Age: 69 †
Born: 1917
Born: March 2
Died: 1986
Died: December 2
Bandleader
Conductor
Film Actor
Guitarist
Jazz Guitarist
Musician
Record Producer
Singer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Desi Arnaz
Sr.
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III
Miami
Cubans
Cuban
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