On this day (December 15th) in 1944, the legendary big band leader Glenn Miller's plane disappeared over the English Channel. Miller was working his way from London to Paris to join his band for a gig. But, the plane never arrived at the gig. There were no signs of wreckage or bodies anyplace. Fog and inclement weather probably caused the plane to crash. The official report was that his plane was brought down by friendly fire as it entered a no-fly zone and British pilots were jettisoning unused bombs off their aircraft. Miller's legacy is in many of his songs. But some of the younger generation today may or may not be familiar with his music. Their grandparents undoubtedly heard it, though.
Here are three of his best numbers. "In The Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", and Chattanooga Choo Choo". Rest In Peace, Glenn Miller.
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