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1823
Writer Francisco Javier Balmaseda was born
03 de Marzo de 1823
He was born in Remedios, in March 3rd, 1823 and died in Havana, in February 17th, 1907. Being very young he wrote his earliest poems and a play: “Eduardo el jugador” (1835), staged at his hometown theater. Around those years he began collaborating in Faro Industrial de La Habana. In 1857 he had to leave Remedios and moved to Havana. In this city he worked in the Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País, (Economical Society of Friends of the Country) on the direction of the Liceo de La Habana and as collaborator in La Idea, Cuba Literaria y El Liceo de la Habana. He returned to Remedios and settled a public library (1836). He became in charge of Mayoralty and directed El Heraldo, El Pensamiento and La Alborada.
He collaborated in the Boletín de Remedios, and dedicated himself to build docks and warehouses in Cayo Francés. Being involved in the 1868 Revolution, he was arrested and directly sent to La Cabaña military fortress, and later to Fernando Poo (1869). He managed to escape from jail and moved to New York. Later he went to Colombia and got his citizenship. He continued his agricultural studies and became Plenipotentiary Minister of Colombia to Madrid. When the war was over, in 1878, he returned to Cuba, En 1894 he went to Colombia, from where he definitely returned in 1898.
Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit from France, on behalf of his work Higiene pública en la isla de Cuba. During his last year he collaborated in El Mundo. He is author of several comedies La noche buena, Los celos con desdén se curan, Ya no me caso, El enamorado sin dinero; of novels; of a Tratado de Derecho de Gentes and several agronomical and Economic Policy works.
1823
First issue of Havana newspaper El Revisor Político y Literario.
03 de Marzo de 1823
The first issue of this Havana newspaper is dated March 3rd 1823. His editors were students from the class of Constitution of San Carlos School. Works on literary critics, specially theatre, political, economical and social events were published in it. Among its collaborators were: Félix Varela, Francisco de Arango y Parreño, José Antonio Saco, Domingo del Monte and Anacleto Bermúdez.
1861
Poet and journalist Bonifacio Byrne was born.
03 de Marzo de 1861
He was born in Matanzas in March 3rd,1861, and died in July 5th, 1936. In 1890 he settled the newspapers La Mañana and La Juventud Liberal.
He emigrated to the United States of America, where he became Secretary of the Revolutionary Club of Tampa. He collaborated in newspapers such as: El Ateneo, Diario de Matanzas, El Fígaro and La Discusión. He wrote stories, novels and theatre plays, being among these: El anónimo (1905), Varón en puerta (1905), El legado (1908), El espíritu de Martí (1908) and others. His best known work is his patriotic poem "Mi Bandera" ("My flag").
1935
Pianist Pura Ortiz was born.
03 de Marzo de 1935
She was born in Havana, on March 3rd, 1935. She developed musical studies in Fischermann and Levy conservatories. She was soloist and pianist-repertorist in Cuban TV Channel 2. In 1963 she joined the National Symphonic Orchestra, besides playing in the chamber orchestra of the Nuestro Tiempo instrumental ensemble and of the Havana Trio. She has played as soloist with the National Symphonic Orchestra, and has been accompanying pianist of Cuban and foreign soloists. More than fifty piano and chamber works has been premiered by her.
1967
Composer and Singer Oscar Hernández died
03 de Marzo de 1967
He was born in Havana, in August 15th, 1891 and died in March 3rd, 1967. Maestro Felix Guerrero, Sr. delivered him musical lessons. He joined the trova song world making a trio with Manuel Corona and Juan Carbonell, giving his voice and his guitar. In 1919 the trio dismissed, and then he joined other trovadores, for several years. Later he dedicated only to composition. His songs and boleros are continually sung. Among them we quote: "Rosa roja", "Ella y yo" (aka: "El Sendero"), "Mi ruta", "Para adorarte". In 1955 he won First Prize in the Contest of the Cuban Song with, "Justicia de Amor".
1984
Singer Miguelito Cuní died
03 de Marzo de 1984
He was born in Pinar del Río, in May 8th, 1917 and died in Havana in March 3rd, 1984. He debutted with Rolando Lluis Yamilé Orchestra in his hometown. In 1938 he was singing with the Ernesto Muñoz orchestra, and after some performings with Arcaño y sus Maravillas; in 1940 he joined the conjunto (musical group) of Arsenio Rodríguez. Some time late, in 1956, he began singing with Benny More´s Giant Band, with Bebo Valdés´orchestra in 1959, and for many long with the Conjunto Chapottin. He has travelled along Venezuela, Panamá, United States of America and Curazao. Countless discographic recordings were made by him, who also performed in the Cuban documentary Nosotros la música and in many others. Among his compositions are: “Todos bailan con la guajira” and “Guachinango” (sones) and the bolero “Las ansias mías”.
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