March 21, 1685 — Johann Sebastian Bach born
One of the greatest of the Baroque composers, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach (in the duchy of Saxe-Eisenach,...
September 24, 2021
Green Onions
July 28, 1750 — Johann Sebastian Bach dies
One of the best known and most loved composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach was 85 years old at...
August 24, 2021
December 17, 1770 — Ludwig van Beethoven born
Generally acknowledged to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of the classical composers, Ludwig van Beethoven was...
July 29, 2021
March 26, 1827 — Ludwig van Beethoven dies
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most well-known composers ever. His Fifth Symphony’s opening bar is perhaps the most...
February 9, 2021
May 11, 1888 — Irving Berlin born
Born Israel Isidore Baline, the composer better known as Irving Berlin was 101 years old when he died. His family...
June 29, 2020
April 3, 1897 — Johannes Brahms dies
A composer of the Romantic school, Johannes Brahms in his 64 years associated with many of the other greats of...
March 4, 2020
March 1, 1904 — Glenn Miller born
Born in Clarinda, Iowa, Glenn Miller grew up wanting to be a musician. When he was 11, he finally saved...
February 7, 2020
June 5, 1947 — The Marshall Plan is announced
Named for then US Secretary of State George Marshall, the Marshall Plan is one of the largest foreign aid schemes...
September 25, 2018
September 15, 1962 — “Green Onions” by Booker T and the MGs reaches #1 on the charts
“Green Onions” is probably the single best known instrumental of the rock era, and routinely appears on lists of the...
September 24, 2017
July 3, 1972 — Mississippi Fred McDowell dies
Mississippi Fred McDowell was 68 at the time of his death – he was born, died and was buried in...
April 29, 2016
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