Charles Kenny

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	June 23, 1898(1898-06-23) 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.

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Date of birth	June 23, 1898
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Date of death	January 20, 1992
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