When and how did Louis Armstrong die? Where is he buried?

Louis passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 6th, 1971, just two days after he had celebrated his 71st birthday (see also the question about Louis’s birthday). He had been in poor health before his death and had taken some time off from performing. On July 5th he telephoned his manager, asking him to get the band together for a rehearsal. He passed away early the next morning. He is buried in Flushing Cemetery, 163-06 46th Avenue, Flushing, NY, (718) 359-0100. The grave is located in section 9. The cemetery is open seven days a week, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.