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Grant Johannesen, American pianist and educator (died 2005)
Grant Johannesen was an American pianist. Grant Johannesen was born on July 30, 1921. He made his Manhattan recital debut when he was 23, and won the Concours International when he was 28. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of music degree from the Hartt School, University of Hartford in 1993.
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Grant Johannesen was born in 1921. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1921 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.26 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,500 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,010 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.15 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.02 | $0.73 |
| Population | 108.5M | 341 million |
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