Charles Kenny

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This article is about the American composer. For the founder of McClatchy Newspapers, see Charles Kenny McClatchy.

Charles Kenny
Birth name	Charles Francis Kenny
Born	(1898-06-23)June 23, 1898 Astoria, New York, United States
Died	January 20, 1992(1992-01-20) Eatontown, New Jersey, United States
Occupations	Composer, author, violinist

Charles Francis Kenny (June 23, 1898-January 20, 1992) was an American composer, author, and violinist. His hit songs include "There's A Gold Mine In The Sky" and "Love Letters in the Sand", and "Laughing at Life" and "Because It's Your Birthday Today" which he wrote with his brother Nick Kenny. The birthday song was made popular on the Our Gang episode Practical Jokers.

Authority control	VIAF: 29799401 ISNI: 0000 0000 8109 183X BNF: cb14842458t

Persondata
Name	Kenny, Charles
Alternative names
Short description	American musician
Date of birth	June 23, 1898
Place of birth	Astoria, New York, United States
Date of death	January 20, 1992
Place of death	Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

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