January 23, 1976 (Mao, the twelfth lunar month 23), African-American singer Paul Robeson died. 1


1976 23, 77-year-old Paul - Robertson died in Philadelphia, the United States one of the most influential black performers, political dignitaries disappeared. Robertson looks like American football star burly, robust. He studied at Rutgers University, is a leading figure, was the best baritone singer and actor gives a profound impression. He played Othello most memorable. He sang "Old Man River" in the film "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to the Chinese audience left a deep impression. During the Spanish Civil War as an advocate of socialism, Robertson went to there concert for the International Brigades players. As he adhere to the socialist ideology, publicly praising the Soviet Union accepted the Stalin Peace Prize in 1952. Robertson to be excluded in the country during the Cold War and the McCarthy during the trial.