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August 11, 1973

DJ Kool Herc's Bronx party becomes a founding moment

A back-to-school party organized by DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue is widely treated as a foundational event in hip-hop history.

Canonical milestoneBronx, New York City, United States1 timeline

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